Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Cabal lands with a kick to the temple. Averyanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Averyanov misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabal misses its target.
Cabal throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Averyanov feints a counter leg kick.
Cabal jabs Averyanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cabal connects with a single shot there.
Cabal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Cabal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cabal misses with a straight left.
Averyanov feints a counter leg kick.
Averyanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabal misses with a straight left.
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!
Cabal missing with a left hand there. Averyanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Averyanov's sensitive parts. #CL#
Cabal takes the fight into the clinch.
Cabal blocks a body shot from Averyanov. #T1#
Cabal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabal tries to break the clinch but Averyanov is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Cabal.
Cabal misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cabal.
A right hand to the body from Cabal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Averyanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabal's elbow.
Averyanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Cabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Cabal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averyanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal misses with a straight left.
Averyanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal tries to land a leg kick but Averyanov saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov throws a hook but Cabal avoids it easily.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
It looked like Cabal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Averyanov moves out of range as Cabal throws a body kick.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Averyanov with a hook.
Cabal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Cabal avoids it.
Cabal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
A big right from Averyanov misses.
Cabal throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Cabal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabal lunges at Averyanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Averyanov's hand.
Cabal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averyanov.
Cabal throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cabal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Cabal moved out of range.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabal backing away here, and Averyanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Averyanov scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Cabal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Averyanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabal throws a poor cross that misses
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabal. #KD2#
Averyanov cracks Cabal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Averyanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cabal to stand back up!#ROC2#Cabal is rocked!
Averyanov is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cabal flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cabal is out cold! Averyanov holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Averyanov!
A relieved looking Andrei Averyanov 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: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Thai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head kick misses from Averyanov.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Thai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Averyanov is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Averyanov.
Thai goes for a takedown attempt but Averyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Averyanov misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Thai gets a double leg takedown into Averyanov's guard.#SUB2#
Thai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Thai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Averyanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thai has Averyanov in his guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Averyanov defends easily. #SUB2#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thai on the ground.#SUB2#
Thai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Averyanov has picked Thai up and slammed him! Thai can't keep hold of the triangle and Averyanov manages to pass to side control!
Thai gets back to half guard.
Averyanov is looking to advance position but Thai won't allow it. #SUB2#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Averyanov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Thai tries to get to full guard but Averyanov has control of the leg.
Thai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Averyanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averyanov defends well.
Thai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Averyanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Thai is looking to pass into half guard but Averyanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Averyanov is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Averyanov defends it easily.
Averyanov wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Averyanov passes into half guard.
Thai gets full guard.#SUB2#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averyanov defends well.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thai is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Averyanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVR#
Averyanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Averyanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wille Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Averyanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Averyanov throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Averyanov throws a front kick aimed at Thai's knee but Thai avoids it well.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Averyanov pushes him away.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Averyanov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Averyanov won't be happy with that.
Wille Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura but Averyanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averyanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Thai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Averyanov!#SUB2#
Thai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Averyanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Thai has isolated one of Averyanov's arms. Averyanov looking to fight him off but Thai twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!

Event: SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Averyanov moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Cobb.
Averyanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averyanov swinging wildly here.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Averyanov misses.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averyanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body shot
and Averyanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Cobb.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb slips under a jab from Averyanov.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Cobb down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cobb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov slips a straight right by Cobb.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Averyanov tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov lands with a cross.
Averyanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
Cobb swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averyanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Averyanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb misses with a left hand #KD#
and Averyanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Averyanov lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cobb is rocked!
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Averyanov counters with a crisp right that sends Cobb to the canvas! Averyanov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Our winner, Andrei Averyanov, 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: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Averyanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by Kennedy. #KD#
Averyanov drops Kennedy with a beautiful combination! Kennedy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Averyanov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy is holding his hands too far apart here. Averyanov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kennedy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Averyanov!
An out of breath Andrei Averyanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Averyanov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Averyanov leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Averyanov connects with a nice looking jab.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
King misses with a leg kick
and Averyanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King scores with a one two! Averyanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
King throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King tries to clinch up but Averyanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Averyanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Averyanov misses the shot to the body.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Averyanov.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averyanov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Averyanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Averyanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Averyanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks King right on the button. King goes down! Averyanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Averyanov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Bizihwaile
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bartz walks into a stiff left hand from Averyanov.
Averyanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Averyanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Bartz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Averyanov.
Bartz thuds his right hand into Averyanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averyanov throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz digs a good hook to Averyanov's body.
Averyanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Averyanov.
Bartz throws a shot to the body.
Averyanov moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov moves out of range as Bartz strikes.#T1#
Bartz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Averyanov on the side of the head.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
Averyanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bartz throws a chopping leg kick but Averyanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Averyanov walks into a left hand.
Averyanov motions for Bartz to come forward. Averyanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartz! But no joy.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Averyanov scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Averyanov's belly button to the back.
Averyanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartz counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Bartz cracks Averyanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target. #T3#
Bartz staying out of range there.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Averyanov checks it.
Bartz digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Averyanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartz! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Bartz.
Averyanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Bartz catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Averyanov throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
A big right from Averyanov misses. #T4#
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartz with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Averyanov dodges the punch combination from Bartz.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bartz cracks Averyanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averyanov checks it well.
Bartz with a nice calf kick.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartz is looking to slow Averyanov down with leg kicks.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a low kick, right behind Averyanov 's knee.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws out a loose jab but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Bartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartz also avoids with ease.
Bartz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averyanov.#T1#
Bartz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averyanov's knee momentarily.
Bartz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Bartz tried to score with a low kick but Averyanov checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a right hand to the body.
Averyanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Averyanov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Averyanov throws a wild body kick that Bartz sees coming a mile off.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averyanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Averyanov throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bartz jabs Averyanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
Bartz throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Averyanov steps away.
Averyanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Bartz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averyanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartz staying out of range there.
Bartz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Averyanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz is looking to score with low kicks.
Averyanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
Bartz scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Bartz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bartz lands a glancing blow to the side of Averyanov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz 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! 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#
Bartz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Bartz.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averyanov has time to react.
Bartz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Averyanov swings widly with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Averyanov steps away.
Averyanov looks to land a body kick but Bartz moved away.
Bartz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz tries to work over Averyanov's front leg with a kick but Averyanov checks it.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartz sizes up Averyanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averyanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averyanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averyanov throws a combination that misses
and Bartz counters with a two punch combo.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Averyanov misses with a jab to the body
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartz throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Averyanov misses with a double jab
and Bartz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Averyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartz.#ROC2#Averyanov is rocked!
and Bartz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Averyanov! He's just covering up as Bartz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
Our winner, Chad Bartz, 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: SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Rubenstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubenstein 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.
Averyanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Averyanov scores with a nice body kick.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rubenstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Rubenstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Averyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averyanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Rubenstein lands a big shot that drops Averyanov! Can he finish him? #ROC#Averyanov is rocked!#T1#
Rubenstein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Averyanov's guard.
Rubenstein 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.#SU#
Rubenstein gets to his feet - Averyanov follows without any prompting.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubenstein swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averyanov slips under a jab.
Averyanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Rubenstein steps away.
Rubenstein throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rubenstein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubenstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice body kick.
Rubenstein throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.
Rubenstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Averyanov slips a straight right by Rubenstein.
A nice side step and Averyanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Rubenstein misses.
Rubenstein takes one on the button.
Rubenstein missing with a left hand there. Averyanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov lands a body shot.
Averyanov cracks a nice hook into Rubenstein's ribs.
Rubenstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein misses with a left hand
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Rubenstein slips the punch.
Averyanov scores with a jab to the head.
Rubenstein misses with a looping right.#T3#
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Averyanov. That's going to slow Rubenstein down.
Rubenstein throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubenstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubenstein misses with a left hand
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubenstein throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Rubenstein down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Rubenstein back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Rubenstein is rocked!
Averyanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rubenstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov steps in with a hook that catches Rubenstein right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Averyanov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rubenstein looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Averyanov.
Averyanov tries to land a leg kick but Godwin saw it coming and moves away.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Averyanov tests Godwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averyanov defending well as Godwin loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Godwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Averyanov. Averyanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Averyanov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin slips under a jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a right hand that misses
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averyanov thinking.
Godwin blocks a jab.#T1#
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godwin slips a jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov wants to clinch.
Godwin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Godwin working aggressively here.
Averyanov working aggressively here.
Averyanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godwin tries to work over Averyanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averyanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averyanov has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Godwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Averyanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godwins head.
A short right from Averyanov on the inside.
Godwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Averyanov avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage. #T3#
Godwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Godwin. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Averyanov.
Averyanov scores with a nice strike.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov tries to clinch but Godwin moves away
and Godwin counters with a left to the body.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Godwin does it's job there.#T4#
Godwin misses with a looping left.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
Godwin throws a quick counter head kick but Averyanov was just out of range.
Averyanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averyanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averyanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Godwin misses with a two punch combination.
Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Averyanov throws a fast counter high kick but Godwin manages to duck under it in time.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Godwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
Averyanov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov connects with the punch.#T1#
Averyanov throws a solid leg kick but Godwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Averyanov.
Godwin slips under a jab.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Averyanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Godwin with a hook.
Averyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Godwin misses the target.#T2#
Averyanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin throws a big shot that misses.
Godwin looks to throw a body kick
and Averyanov counters with a series of strikes. Godwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Godwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Godwin lands a jab to Averyanov's midsection.#T3#
Averyanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godwin.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Averyanov lands with a nice combination. Godwin backs away looking to recover.
Averyanov checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Averyanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Averyanov is looking to clinch.
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Godwin misses the target.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Godwin avoids it well.
Godwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Averyanov. Averyanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godwin throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Averyanov lunges at Godwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godwin's hand.
Godwin thows a body kick. Averyanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin stuns Averyanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick from Godwin.
Averyanov slips a jab from Godwin.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Godwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Godwin connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Averyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averyanov tries to clinch but Godwin is having none of it.
Godwin is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godwin.
Godwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Averyanov is rocked!
Godwin batters Averyanov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Averyanov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Godwin lands a final crushing right hand to drop Averyanov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Godwin is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boise
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jospin has Averyanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Averyanov on the inside.
Jospin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averyanov's elbow.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jospin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jospin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Averyanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averyanov.
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jospin thows a leg kick but Averyanov checks it
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Averyanov digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.#CL2#
Averyanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jospin. #BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
Jospin cracks Averyanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Jospin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averyanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jospin takes a step back to recover.
Jospin throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Averyanov off balance momentarily.
Averyanov scores with a hook.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Averyanov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Averyanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jospin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Averyanov lands with a light punch inside.
Jospin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Averyanov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jospin.
Jospin looking to stall.
Averyanov throws a head punch that misses.
Averyanov lands a nice uppercut.
Averyanov being controlled against the cage.
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jospin.
Averyanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Averyanov gets through Jospin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jospin is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Averyanov manages to break the clinch.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov avoids a kick to the body.
Jospin clobbers Averyanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Averyanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jospin has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Averyanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Jospin finds it's way through Averyanov's defenses. #T4#
Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jospin. Jospin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jospin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jospin wants to clinch.
Averyanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Averyanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Averyanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jospin on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Jospin.
Henri Jospin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jospin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Averyanov misses with a leg kick.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Jospin cracks Averyanov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL#
Jospin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jospin misses with a knee to the head.
Jospin swings wildly with an uppercut but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov misses with a hook.
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averyanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averyanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averyanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jospins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
Jospin scores with a jab.
Jospin blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Averyanov drives through and clinches with Jospin against the cage.
Jospin misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Averyanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averyanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Averyanov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Averyanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Averyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averyanov connects with a crisp jab.
Jospin throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin throws a leg kick
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Averyanov rushes Jospin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jospins head.
Jospin misses with a knee to the head.
Jospin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Averyanov.
Averyanov lands a left hand.
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jospin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Averyanov manages to break the clinch.
Jospin connects with a body shot that sends Averyanov's belly button to the back.
A big right from Jospin misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jospin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Averyanov scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Jospin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jospin tries to clinch but Averyanov is having none of it.
Averyanov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jospin darts in trying to clinch
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Jospin misses.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Averyanov with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Henri Jospin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Jospin dips to his left and cracks Averyanov with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Jospin doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
Jospin clobbers Averyanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Averyanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averyanov dodges the punch combination from Jospin.
Averyanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averyanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Jospin slips a straight right by Averyanov.
Averyanov slips a jab from Jospin.
Averyanov is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
As Jospin backs off Averyanov throws a huge counter combo but Jospin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Jospin slips a straight right by Averyanov.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jospin moves in looking to clinch but Averyanov pushes him off.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jospin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Jospin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jospin misses with a left hand
and Averyanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Jospin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averyanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Averyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab. #T2#
Jospin throws a right hand that Averyanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Averyanov also avoids with ease.
Averyanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averyanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Jospin.
Jospin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jospin throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Averyanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jospin's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Jospin.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jospin.
Averyanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Averyanov lands with an overhand left.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Averyanov!
A very excited looking Andrei Averyanov 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: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boomer
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennison lands in his opponent's guard.
Dennison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison cracks Averyanov with a solid left hand.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Averyanov keeps moving.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Averyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennison is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Dennison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Dennison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dennison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Dennison slips the punch.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Averyanov lands with a cross. #TD2#
Dennison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Dennison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely. #T2#
Averyanov is trying to stand up here but Dennison is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Averyanov's coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Averyanov taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off looking to stand but Dennison dives back in and keeps control.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Averyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Dennison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dennison lands a couple of digs.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison advances position into side control!#T4#
Dennison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Averyanov dodges the ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Averyanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averyanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Dennison dominates the positioning.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison 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#
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
Dennison working the strikes but Averyanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Dennison 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.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely. #T1#
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Averyanov is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Averyanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison lands with an uppercut that bounces Averyanov off the cage and back into range.
Dennison shoots in but Averyanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Averyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Dennison avoids it.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averyanov tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averyanov to the ground. Averyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averyanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Dennison.
Nice body punch from Dennison. #T3##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Averyanov pushes Dennison off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Dennison.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Dennison avoids it well.
Jab from Dennison.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dennison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Averyanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison passes to side control.
Averyanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Averyanov is avoiding damage well.
Dennison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison 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. 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
The strikes coming from Dennison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Averyanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennison is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison. #T1#
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Averyanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Averyanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennison.
Averyanov is pushing Dennison's head away, looking to escape. Dennison manages to hold on to the position though.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Dennison crashes against the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dennison feints and as Averyanov raises his hands in defense, Dennison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Averyanov pushes Dennison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averyanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison scores with a decent looking hook.
Averyanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennison.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averyanov as he avoids it easily.
Dennison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison shoots for a double leg takedown but Averyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dennison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Averyanov swivels and escapes.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Dennison catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov misses with the combination. #T3#
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Dennison misses.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Dennison lands with an overhand left.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Averyanov sprawls well. Averyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennison gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Dennison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averyanov is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Averyanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dennison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Dennison ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Averyanov moves forwards but Dennison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Averyanov looks to land a left hand but Dennison moved out of range nicely.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dennison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennison off to one side.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennison 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averyanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Higgins - the referee stops the clock and Averyanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Higgins. Averyanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Higgins looks to move away, Averyanov throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Higgins scores with a jab. Averyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Averyanov takes it in his stride.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nice shot by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgins throws a big counter head kick but Averyanov avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Averyanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins misses with a left hand
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Higgins catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averyanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
A cross from Higgins lands.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Averyanov.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Averyanov throws a counter high kick but Higgins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averyanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Averyanov. Averyanov obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Higgins throws the left hand but Averyanov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Averyanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.#T2#
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averyanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Averyanov moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Averyanov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Averyanov with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Higgins.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins jabs at Averyanov's body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses the jab.
A left lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Higgins cracks Averyanov with a good jab.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins slips a jab from Averyanov.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Averyanov lands a head shot.#T2#
Higgins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averyanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Averyanov.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with a body kick.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Averyanov walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averyanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov rattles Higgins with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Higgins tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Averyanov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Higgins stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Averyanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Averyanov.
A counter left hand to the body from Lomax misses its target.
Averyanov misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Lomax throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Averyanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averyanov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.
Lomax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lomax walks into a jab.#T1#
Lomax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Averyanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomax moves out of range of the leg kick from Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with a right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Lomax tried to counter with a leg kick but Averyanov avoided it.
Lomax lands with a shot to the body.
Averyanov takes one to the side of the head.
Averyanov throws out a leg kick but Lomax moves out of range and Averyanov only half commits.
Lomax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Averyanov manages to circle out of the way.
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Averyanov's belly button to the back.
Lomax scores with a jab.#KD#
Lomax drops Averyanov with a beautiful combination! Averyanov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lomax is looking for the KO!#ROC#Averyanov is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov lands a head shot.
Lomax drops Averyanov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Averyanov! Lomax dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 196
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Averyanov throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Thai with the counter takedown but Averyanov avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Averyanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Averyanov pushes him away.
Averyanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Averyanov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Thai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Averyanov's guard.
Thai prevents Averyanov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Averyanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Averyanov stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.#T1#
Averyanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thai is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Thai has his foot on Averyanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Averyanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Averyanov defends easily. #SUB2#
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Averyanov defends easily. #SUB2#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Averyanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Averyanov throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Averyanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Thai counters with a single leg into guard. Averyanov didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Thai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Averyanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Averyanov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Thai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Averyanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Averyanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Thai works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Thai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Averyanov has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Thai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4##SUB2#
Thai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Averyanov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thai has hold of Averyanov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Averyanov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thai cranks the arm and Averyanov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Averyanov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wille Thai!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Corcoran throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a good low kick that Corcoran was not able to check.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Corcoran's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averyanov catches Corcoran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averyanov throws a right hand that Corcoran ducks under and follows up with a left that Corcoran also avoids with ease.
Corcoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a three punch combo that has Averyanov backing up. Averyanov nods at Corcoran to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Averyanov. That snapped Corcoran's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Averyanov takes one to the side of the head.
Corcoran takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is getting worse.
Corcoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averyanov.
A bone on bone clash there as Corcoran blocks the leg kick.
Averyanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corcoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Corcoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corcoran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Corcoran moved out of range.
Averyanov tries a low kick but Corcoran avoids it.
Averyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Corcoran throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corcoran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corcoran misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corcoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a counter high kick but Averyanov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
A little feinted left hand from Corcoran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corcoran. That did some damage!
Corcoran digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averyanov.
Corcoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Corcoran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corcoran defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Corcoran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Averyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Corcoran moves out of range easily.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corcoran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Averyanov lands a high kick!
Averyanov works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, Vinny Corcoran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinny Corcoran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Averyanov!
A relieved looking Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izanagi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses
and Izanagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izanagi is looking to clinch.
Averyanov throws out a counter right but Izanagi avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Izanagi counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target.
Izanagi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Izanagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Averyanov as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Averyanov.
Izanagi lands with a nice body kick.
Izanagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Izanagi down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Izanagi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Sora Izanagi has been cut.
Izanagi moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izanagi. Izanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Izanagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izanagi lands with an uppercut that bounces Averyanov off the cage and back into range.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Averyanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Izanagi should have avoided that one. #T2#
Izanagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Izanagi scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Izanagi.
Averyanov lands with a straight right. Izanagi didn't see that one coming.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izanagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Averyanov misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Izanagi.#T3#
Izanagi connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Izanagi tenderised Averyanov's leg. Averyanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averyanov throws a leg kick but Izanagi moved away.
Averyanov blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izanagi.
Averyanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Averyanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izanagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izanagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Izanagi.
Izanagi connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Izanagi looks for the body kick but Averyanov saw that one coming.
Izanagi throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izanagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Izanagi tenderised Averyanov's leg. Averyanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averyanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Izanagi misses its intended target.
Averyanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izanagi tests Averyanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izanagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sora Izanagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sora Izanagi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Izanagi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Averyanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Izanagi as he connects with a hook.
Averyanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Izanagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Izanagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izanagi thumps Averyanov with a low kick.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Averyanov misses.
Izanagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi throws an off balance right hand
and Izanagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
Izanagi blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Averyanov tries to move into range but Izanagi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Averyanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izanagi on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to land a leg kick but Averyanov saw it coming and moves away.
Izanagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Izanagi tries a low kick but Averyanov avoids it.
As Izanagi backs off Averyanov throws a huge counter combo but Izanagi manages to avoid it all.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and Averyanov counters with a low kick, right behind Izanagi 's knee.
Izanagi slips a straight right by Averyanov.
Izanagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izanagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Izanagi clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Averyanov wants to break free but Izanagi has control.
Izanagi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Izanagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Averyanov just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Izanagi missing with a left hand there. Averyanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Izanagi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Izanagi moves into range and clinches up with Averyanov.
Averyanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izanagi has him pressed against the cage.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Averyanov controls his hands.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averyanov's elbow.
Averyanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Averyanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averyanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Averyanov blocks with his arms.
Izanagi tries to work over Averyanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Averyanov misses with the head strike.
Izanagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Averyanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov lands an overhand right.
Izanagi moves away from the strike by Averyanov.
Izanagi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Averyanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izanagi connects with a right hand. Averyanov shakes it off.#T4#
A big right from Izanagi misses.
Averyanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izanagi wants to clinch up but Averyanov keeps it at a distance.
Izanagi lands with a hook. Averyanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Averyanov does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Izanagi.
Izanagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Izanagi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Averyanov.
Izanagi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sora Izanagi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Averyanov.
Izanagi tries to counter by clinching up but Averyanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Izanagi scores with a jab. Averyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Izanagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut. Izanagi saw that one coming.
Izanagi scores with a body shot.
Sora Izanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izanagi. Izanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi. #T1#
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
Izanagi keeps Averyanov at a distance using the push kick.
Izanagi scores with a sloppy right hand. Averyanov should have avoided that one.
Izanagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Izanagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izanagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Izanagi coming out on top.
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izanagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izanagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Izanagi with a nice calf kick.
Sora Izanagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Averyanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izanagi's sensitive parts. #CL#
Izanagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Averyanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Izanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averyanov tries to break the clinch but Izanagi is controlling the position.
Izanagi has Averyanov pressed against the cage, preventing Averyanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Averyanov can't break the clinch.
Izanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Averyanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Izanagi lands a right hand.
Averyanov avoiding damage as Izanagi throws knees to the body.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Averyanov avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi. #T3#
Averyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Averyanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averyanov is trying to force a seperation but Izanagi has the dominant position.
Izanagi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks from the clinch.
Averyanov throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averyanov looks to throw the jab but Izanagi is out of range.
Nice cross by Izanagi.
Izanagi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sora Izanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Izanagi.
Averyanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Izanagi.#T4#
Izanagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a leg kick
and Izanagi counters with a good low kick that Averyanov was not able to check.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Izanagi's head but Izanagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Izanagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Izanagi counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Izanagi lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Izanagi.#CL#
Izanagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Averyanov misses with some punches.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sora Izanagi!
A relieved looking Sora Izanagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Mataitai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mataitai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averyanov moves away.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Averyanov is avoiding it.
Mataitai throws a good cross that connects.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Averyanov. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Mataitai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Averyanov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Mataitai throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov. #CL#
Mataitai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks from the clinch.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai 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.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Mataitai defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai misses the jab.#T2#
Averyanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mataitai is out of range.
Mataitai jabs at Averyanov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov slips a jab from Mataitai.
Averyanov connects with a crisp jab.
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Mataitai.#KD2#
Averyanov drops Mataitai with a beautiful combination! Mataitai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Averyanov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Averyanov throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averyanov.
Mataitai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws a right and a left that Averyanov avoids nicely. #T3#
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Averyanov counters with a huge left! Mataitai is in big trouble! He's backing up but Averyanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mataitai from any more damage. A dominating finish by Averyanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
An out of breath Andrei Averyanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Averyanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Averyanov.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Averyanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.#T1#
Averyanov throws a combination that misses
and Tribute counters with a three punch combo that has Averyanov backing up. Averyanov nods at Tribute to acknowledge the strikes.
Averyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tribute takes one on the button.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov connects with a leg kick.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Averyanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Averyanov connects with a body shot.
Averyanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tribute should have avoided that one.
Averyanov misses with a low kick.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Averyanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Tribute lands with a right hand.
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Averyanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averyanov.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averyanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averyanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Averyanov throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov with a hook.#T4#
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov throws out a counter right but Tribute avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov slips a jab and a cross from Tribute.
Averyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Tribute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
A big right from Averyanov misses.
Tribute throws a counter high kick but Averyanov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tribute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Averyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tribute might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute cracks Averyanov with a good jab.#T1#
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Averyanov avoids it well.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov clobbers Tribute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Tribute's torso.
Averyanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averyanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tribute.
No joy there for Tribute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Tribute as he checks the leg kick.
Tribute throws a series of strikes that have Averyanov backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Averyanov.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tribute throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Tribute works Averyanov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Tribute throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Tribute misses with a body shot
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tribute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tribute moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Averyanov seems unphased.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov. #T4#
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tribute's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Tank Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Averyanov dips to his left and cracks Tribute with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
A clash of legs there as Tribute blocks the low kick.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Tribute throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov motions for Tribute to come forward. Averyanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tribute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a left and a right that stings Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down. #T1#
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Averyanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
Averyanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averyanov. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tribute connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Averyanov scrambles back to his feet.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averyanov scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Tribute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Averyanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tribute in the body.
Averyanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Averyanov lands with an overhand left.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Tribute is rocked!#CUT2#Tank Tribute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov keeps Tribute at a distance using the push kick.
Averyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Tribute down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Tribute back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Tribute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute seems to have got his legs back now.
Averyanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Averyanov drops Tribute with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tribute looks back up at him and smiles so Averyanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Averyanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Averyanov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Averyanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Averyanov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
It appears Averyanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Averyanov's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Averyanov.
Averyanov looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Averyanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Averyanov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averyanov checks it well.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAveryanov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Averyanov misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Averyanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Averyanov also avoids with ease.
Averyanov thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Averyanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Averyanov.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Averyanov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averyanov counters with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Averyanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
As Kuznetsov backs away, Averyanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averyanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Averyanov backpedaling.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Averyanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Averyanov moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Averyanov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Averyanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuznetsov avoided it.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averyanov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Averyanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Averyanov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Averyanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averyanov looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Averyanov moved out of range nicely.
Averyanov throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
It appears Averyanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Averyanov drops Kuznetsov with a naaaaasty hook - Kuznetsov is in real trouble here! Averyanov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Our winner, Andrei Averyanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 143
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Beddo Ii looks to land a combination but Averyanov avoids it well.
Beddo Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beddo Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Averyanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beddo Ii moves away from the strike by Averyanov.
Averyanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philo Beddo Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Averyanov looks to throw the jab but Beddo Ii is out of range.
Nice jab there from Averyanov. #CUT#It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov throws a chopping leg kick but Beddo Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beddo Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Beddo Ii tries to land a body kick
and Averyanov counters with a series of strikes. Beddo Ii will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Beddo Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Beddo Ii.
Averyanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddo Ii stalks Averyanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Averyanov's face. Averyanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Beddo Ii moves to clinch but Averyanov breaks away
and Averyanov counters with a good low kick that Beddo Ii was not able to check.
Averyanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddo Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov tests Beddo Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beddo Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Beddo Ii is rocked!
Beddo Ii throws a head kick that misses
and Averyanov rattles Beddo Ii with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Beddo Ii tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Averyanov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Beddo Ii stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 135
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Averyanov takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Thai blocks the low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Averyanov. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai moves away from the strike by Averyanov.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Averyanov misses the jab.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thai. #SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura but Averyanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Averyanov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averyanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura but Averyanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thai tries to advance to mount but Averyanov denies him. #SUB2#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Thai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Averyanov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thai yanks on the arm and Averyanov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wille Thai!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
DeCoteau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averyanov tries to avoid it but DeCoteau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averyanov to the ground. Averyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Averyanov.
DeCoteau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeCoteau misses with a hook
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
DeCoteau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Averyanov thuds a left hand into DeCoteau's body.
DeCoteau moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
DeCoteau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeCoteau.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCoteau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Averyanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeCoteau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeCoteau lands the left hand.
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!
DeCoteau looks for a takedown but Averyanov sprawls well.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##KD#
Averyanov drops DeCoteau with a beautiful combination! DeCoteau stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Averyanov is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoteau misses with a takedown attempt - Averyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
A nice inside leg kick there by Averyanov. That's going to slow DeCoteau down.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCoteau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by DeCoteau.
Averyanov is looking for a counter combo.
DeCoteau lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
DeCoteau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as DeCoteau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averyanov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
DeCoteau connects with a body shot.
DeCoteau connects with a nice looking jab.
DeCoteau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeCoteau misses with a hook.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.#TD2#
DeCoteau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averyanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DeCoteau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from DeCoteau are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Averyanov tries to escape but DeCoteau is in control. #T3##SUB2#
DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Averyanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Averyanov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeCoteau moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeCoteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeCoteau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but DeCoteau avoids it well. #T4#
DeCoteau throws a right and a left that Averyanov avoids nicely.
DeCoteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeCoteau connects with a body shot.
Averyanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
DeCoteau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Averyanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Averyanov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
DeCoteau takes a shot to the head.
Averyanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeCoteau is trying to drag Averyanov to the mat but Averyanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeCoteau. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
DeCoteau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DeCoteau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeCoteau working the strikes but Averyanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
DeCoteau seems to be looking for submissions.
Caleb DeCoteau has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeCoteau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Averyanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov is trying to stand up here but DeCoteau is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
DeCoteau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeCoteau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
DeCoteau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Averyanov sees it coming and defends easily.
DeCoteau stops Averyanov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Averyanov lands a really nice looking cross but DeCoteau seems unphased.
DeCoteau slips under a jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a head kick that DeCoteau semi-blocks.
DeCoteau throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov tries to work over DeCoteau's front leg with a kick but DeCoteau checks it. #T2#
Averyanov lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Caleb DeCoteau's cut even more.
Averyanov swinging wildly here.
Averyanov drops DeCoteau with a huge uppercut! DeCoteau drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Averyanov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
An out of breath Andrei Averyanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bianchi backs away, Averyanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bianchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov throws a hook but Bianchi avoids it easily.
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Bianchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bianchi digs a right hand into Averyanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Averyanov's gas tank.
Averyanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Bianchi.
Averyanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bianchi pushes Averyanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch.
A big right from Averyanov misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bianchi.
Bianchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Averyanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Bianchi.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.#T1#
Bianchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bianchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bianchi thows a leg kick but Averyanov checks it
and Averyanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bianchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averyanov momentarily.
Bianchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Bianchi looks to land a right hand but Averyanov moved out of range.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Averyanov pushes Bianchi away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Averyanov.
Averyanov missing with a left hand there. Bianchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bianchi staying out of range there.
Bianchi ducks right into an uppercut from Averyanov. #T2#
Bianchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bianchi is looking to chop away at Averyanov's legs.
Bianchi looks for a takedown but Averyanov sprawls well.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bianchi throws a head kick that Averyanov semi-blocks.
Bianchi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bianchi lands a jab to the head.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Averyanov - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bianchi.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Bianchi.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Bianchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Bianchi throws a combination that misses
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Averyanov lands a slapping body shot.
Bianchi moves in looking to clinch but Averyanov pushes him off.
Averyanov connects with a jab.
Bianchi pushes Averyanov away with a front kick.
Bianchi throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bianchi!
Bianchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bianchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averyanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bianchi.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Averyanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Averyanov. Those never looked like landing.
Averyanov looks to throw the jab but Bianchi is out of range. #CL2#
Averyanov tries to keep at a distance but Bianchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averyanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Averyanov manages to break the clinch.
Averyanov needs to keep his hands up - Bianchi had a free shot at his head there.
Bianchi tries to clinch up.
Bianchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov throws a series of punches but Bianchi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Bianchi misses
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Averyanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Bianchi moved out of range.
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Bianchi misses
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bianchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bianchi.#CL2#
Bianchi has Averyanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov tries to circle away but Bianchi has him pinned against the cage.
Bianchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Averyanov controls his hands.
Averyanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bianchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bianchi misses with a body punch. #BC#
Averyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov lands a high kick!
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Bianchi.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Averyanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bianchi just manages to avoid it.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Averyanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Bianchi slips the punch.
Bianchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with a head kick.
Bianchi moves in looking to clinch but Averyanov pushes him off.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bianchi throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.
Bianchi misses with the combination.
Bianchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Averyanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bianchi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bianchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrei Averyanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bianchi misses with a low kick as Averyanov jumps back.
Averyanov moves out of range as Bianchi throws a body kick.
Bianchi ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Bianchi is rocked!
Bianchi walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bianchi limp body while Averyanov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Averyanov!
Our winner, Andrei Averyanov, 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.
Lorenzo Bianchi spoke after the fight, saying 'ok, i admit it; i suck donkey balls.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Averyanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veidt thuds a left hand into Averyanov's body.
Veidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Veidt has closed the distance and engaged Averyanov in a clinch. #BC2#
Averyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
Veidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Averyanov sizes up Veidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Veidt instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averyanov.
Averyanov is trying to force a seperation but Veidt has the dominant position.#T1#
Veidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Averyanov controls his hands.
Averyanov is trying to break the clinch but Veidt is controlling him.
Veidt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averyanov's efforts to push away.
Veidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Averyanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veidt has Averyanov pressed against the cage, preventing Averyanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Averyanov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks from the clinch.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veidt.
Veidt darts in trying to clinch
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victor Veidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veidt throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averyanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Averyanov missing with a left hand there. Veidt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veidt with a jab.#T2#
Averyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Averyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veidt shoots and misses
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averyanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veidt swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Averyanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.#T3#
Veidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averyanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Averyanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Veidt slips under a jab.
Veidt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Averyanov manages to circle out of the way.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veidt jabs Averyanov right on the nose. Averyanov blinks but takes it well.
Veidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averyanov moves away.
Averyanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Veidt.
Averyanov slips under a jab.
Averyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Veidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averyanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Averyanov thumps Veidt with a low kick.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Averyanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Veidt darts in trying to clinch
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averyanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Averyanov scores with a body shot.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veidt sizes up Averyanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Veidt forces Averyanov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Averyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veidt lands a right hook to the body.
Veidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Averyanov misses with a head kick.
Veidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veidt tries to clinch there but Averyanov circles away.
Averyanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veidt checks it well. #CL#
Veidt has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veidt misses with the combination.
Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veidt moves out of range of the leg kick from Averyanov.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averyanov throws a looping overhand right but Veidt ducks down to avoid it.
Averyanov misses with a body kick.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Averyanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Veidt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Veidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veidt.
Veidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
Averyanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veidt.
Veidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averyanov lands a slapping body shot.
Averyanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Veidt rushes Averyanov and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veidt fails to land.
Averyanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Averyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Averyanov throws a looping overhand right but Veidt ducks down to avoid it.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averyanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averyanov moves out of range as Veidt strikes.
Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veidt tries to clinch but Averyanov moves away
and Veidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov lands a right hook to the body.
Veidt misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Averyanov.
Averyanov lands an overhand right.
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averyanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Averyanov tenderised Veidt's leg. Veidt is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veidt.
Veidt tries to counter by clinching up but Averyanov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veidt has Averyanov pressed against the cage, preventing Averyanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Veidt lands a nice uppercut.
Veidt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Averyanov's efforts to push away.
Veidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Veidt has Averyanov pressed against the cage, preventing Averyanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Averyanov blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Averyanov can't break the clinch.
Averyanov tries to break free but Veidt pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Averyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Veidt.
Averyanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Averyanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Veidt wants to clinch up but Averyanov keeps it at a distance.
Veidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
Averyanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veidt tries to clinch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Averyanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veidt with a body shot.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veidt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veidt wants to clinch
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Veidt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Averyanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veidt scrambles back to his feet.
Veidt misses the body punch
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Veidt closes the distance and pushes Averyanov back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Veidt as the two fighters clinch.
Veidt pushes Averyanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averyanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Veidt moves into range and clinches up with Averyanov.
Averyanov lands a right hand.
Veidt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Averyanov misses with the head strike.
Veidt lands a shot to the body.
Veidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averyanov prevents a body shot from Veidt. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks from the clinch.
Veidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Averyanov circles away.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Veidt is looking to clinch but Averyanov is avoiding it.
Veidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averyanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Veidt walks into a left hand.
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Averyanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Veidt is rocked!
Veidt throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a big right hand! Oh Veidt is in trouble here! Averyanov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 94
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Ecker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Averyanov wants to break free but Ecker has control. #TD2#
Ecker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Averyanov is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Ecker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Ecker cracks Averyanov with a big elbow.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.
Ecker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
Ecker throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov parries the strikes from Ecker easily there. Ecker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Averyanov to escape.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat. #T1#
Averyanov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ecker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ecker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ecker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ecker in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Ecker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ecker looking to control but instead Averyanov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Averyanov to regain full guard.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker postures up in Averyanov's guard and throws a big left but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Averyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Ecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Averyanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Averyanov is keeping the position.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker trying to control but Averyanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ecker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Averyanov to the mat! Averyanov manages to get full guard.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Averyanov is keeping the position.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ecker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Ecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Averyanov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Ecker wants to clinch.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ecker gets a clinch.
Averyanov is trying to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling him.
Averyanov tries to circle away but Ecker has him pinned against the cage.
Averyanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Ecker tries to clinch there but Averyanov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side. #TD2#
Ecker shoots in and gets a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Ecker trying to control but Averyanov is working from the bottom.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Averyanov keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Averyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ecker lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Averyanov blocks nicely.
Averyanov wants to stand up but Ecker is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averyanov swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Ecker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ecker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Averyanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Averyanov gets tackled into the cage by Ecker. Ecker maintains the clinch.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Averyanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Ecker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Averyanov sneaks out the side door and pushes Ecker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Averyanov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Averyanov against the cage but Averyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Averyanov leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ecker is looking to clinch.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Averyanov tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averyanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrei Averyanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
Averyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averyanov wants to land a leg kick but Ecker is out of range.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Averyanov tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Ecker struggles to land a body shot inside as Averyanov controls his hands.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Averyanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Averyanov is trying to break free.
Averyanov has had enough of the clinch but Ecker keeps him there for the moment.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Averyanov blocks it. #TD2#
Ecker wants the takedown. Averyanov is fighting it off but Ecker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Averyanov's guard against the cage.
Ecker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ecker postures up in Averyanov's guard and throws a big left but Averyanov blocks it.
Ecker throws a strike but Averyanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Ecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ecker throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Averyanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ecker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ecker looks to land a strike but Averyanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ecker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Averyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Averyanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averyanov tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ecker on the ground.
Ecker is trying to control. Averyanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Ecker connects with a nice short shot to Averyanov's temple.
Ecker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Averyanov defending well though.
Ecker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Averyanov has hold of Ecker's hands but Ecker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Ecker thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Ecker working Averyanov over with strikes.
Averyanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Averyanov is refusing to be controlled, as Ecker sits in half guard.
Ecker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ecker winds up and cracks Averyanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Averyanov is rocked!
Ecker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Averyanov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ecker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
In his post fight interview, Devin Ecker gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank my opponent Bjorn Akerfeldt. He's a hell of a fighter. Thank you to all my fans for supporting me during my recent slump.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 87
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Averyanov jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Averyanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Averyanov with the inside leg kick.
No luck for Thai with that takedown attempt.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Averyanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Averyanov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Averyanov won't be happy with that.
Averyanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Averyanov tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai advances nicely into full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Thai looking for a guillotine from mount but Averyanov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Thai working for a submission but Averyanov is keeping him at bay.
Averyanov tries to buck Thai off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Thai has control of Averyanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Averyanov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Thai is working for a guillotine from mount but Averyanov frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Thai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2##SUB2#
Thai wants to finish this one by submission but Averyanov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thai. #SUB2#
Thai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Averyanov has worked his arm free - good work by Averyanov! #SUB2#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Averyanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Averyanov! #T3##SUB2#
Thai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Averyanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Averyanov and Thai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Averyanov! #SUB2#
Thai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Averyanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Averyanov and Thai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Thai has an Americana. Averyanov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thai is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wille Thai!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Averyanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veidt misses with a hook.
Victor Veidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov throws a looping overhand right but Veidt ducks down to avoid it.
Veidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veidt jabs Averyanov right on the nose. Averyanov blinks but takes it well.
Averyanov lands with a nice body kick.
Averyanov 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.
Veidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Veidt misses
and Averyanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Veidt really felt that one!
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veidt looks to land a left hand but Averyanov moved out of range nicely.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veidt scores with a nice head shot.
Averyanov works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Victor Veidt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses
and Veidt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veidt lands a lovely overhand right.
Veidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Averyanov.
Averyanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov lands a jab.#T1#
Veidt throws out a loose jab but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Veidt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Veidt misses its intended target.
Veidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veidt.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veidt scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Veidt ducked under it nicely.
Veidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Veidt looks to throw the jab but Averyanov is out of range.
Averyanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veidt digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
A shot to the body from Veidt misses
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averyanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Veidt.#T2#
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Veidt lands with a cross.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Veidt avoids it well.
Averyanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veidt misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Veidt.
Veidt misses with a hook. Averyanov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veidt misses with a hook.
Veidt misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Averyanov misses.
Averyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Veidt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Veidt misses with a right hand
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Veidt digs a good hook to Averyanov's body.
Veidt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veidt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combo that has Veidt backing up. Veidt nods at Averyanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Averyanov walks into a straight right hand from Veidt.
Veidt misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
Veidt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averyanov's hands.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Veidt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veidt throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov throws an overhand right that lands on Veidt's shoulder, as Veidt tries to avoid the shot.
Veidt scores with a shot to the body.
Averyanov slips under a jab.
Averyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veidt.#T4#
Averyanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Veidt misses.
Averyanov slips a straight right by Veidt.
Averyanov is holding his hands too far apart here. Veidt throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Averyanov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Veidt!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Meyer lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Averyanov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meyer!
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyer connects with a body shot that sends Averyanov's belly button to the back.
Artyom Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Averyanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer. #CL2#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Averyanov wants to break free but Meyer has control.
Meyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Averyanov's defenses. #T1##BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov drops his hands momentarily and Meyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick by Averyanov misses
and Meyer counters with a nice body shot.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Averyanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Averyanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
Averyanov misses with a body shot.
Meyer slips a jab and a cross from Averyanov. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer blocks a head kick by Averyanov.
A nice leg kick from Meyer, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Meyer misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Averyanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyer thumps Averyanov with a low kick.
Averyanov scores with a punch to the head.
Averyanov looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer takes a swing at Averyanov's ribcage but misses.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meyer cracks Averyanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer throws a low kick but Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Meyer throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Meyer.
Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Averyanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Meyer toppling to the canvas! Meyer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Averyanov finish him?!#ROC#Meyer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Averyanov.
Meyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Meyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4##CL2#
Averyanov tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averyanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Averyanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averyanov tries to break the clinch but Meyer is controlling the position.
Averyanov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artyom Meyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meyer misses with the body kick
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averyanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meyer throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averyanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Meyer counters with a good low kick that Averyanov was not able to check.
Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer throws a shot to the body.
Meyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Averyanov throws a right hand that misses
and Meyer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Averyanov takes one to the chin there.
Artyom Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Averyanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Meyer misses
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov with the inside leg kick.
Averyanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averyanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averyanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meyer.
Meyer lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Meyer tries to clinch up.
Meyer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
Meyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averyanov throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer blocks a jab.
Averyanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Averyanov counters with a leg kick.
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
Averyanov misses with a looping left.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range. #T3#
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averyanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Meyer rushes Averyanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Averyanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meyer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averyanov throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Meyer.#T4#
Meyer misses the body punch
and Averyanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target.
Meyer scores with a nice head shot.
Averyanov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averyanov thuds his right hand into Meyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meyer throws a low kick but Averyanov moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Averyanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
Averyanov cracks Meyer with a good jab.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Averyanov finish him?
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Averyanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Averyanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer misses the jab.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyer takes one to the chin there.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averyanov counters with a huge left! Meyer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Averyanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Meyer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Averyanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
A relieved looking Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Junior takes a swing at Averyanov's ribcage but misses.
Junior defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Averyanov misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Averyanov with a nice calf kick.
Averyanov 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.
Junior sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Junior throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Averyanov lands a big uppercut and Junior crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Junior looks OK. Averyanov waves Junior back to his feet!#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov drops Junior with a naaaaasty hook - Junior is in real trouble here! Averyanov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averyanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lamb scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb throws a sloppy body shot
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Lamb dips to his left and cracks Averyanov with an uppercut!
Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Lamb sizes up Averyanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb scores with a punch to the head.
Averyanov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Lamb counters by clinching up. #T1#
Lamb gets through Averyanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lamb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lamb misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Averyanov breaks the clinch.
Averyanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamb lands a jab to Averyanov's midsection.
Lamb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Averyanov cracks Lamb with an open hand slap.
Lamb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Averyanov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Averyanov.
Averyanov scores with a head kick.
Averyanov 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.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Lamb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averyanov doesn't seem phased though.
Averyanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Averyanov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Lamb gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Averyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averyanov connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averyanov. Lamb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamb tries to clinch up.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averyanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Averyanov defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nice body punch from Averyanov.
Lamb lands an overhand right.
Lamb throws an off balance right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averyanov jabs Lamb right on the nose. Lamb blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Lamb is rocked!
Averyanov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lamb square on the jaw! Damn, Lamb is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Averyanov!
A very excited looking Andrei Averyanov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Averyanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Averyanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Barnes misses.
It appears Averyanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Averyanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Averyanov finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Averyanov cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barnes falls to his knees and Averyanov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Averyanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 47
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Averyanov.
Shigemasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Averyanov does no damage.
Jab by Averyanov.
The fighters circling - Shigemasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Shigemasa.
Averyanov clobbers Shigemasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Averyanov both land. Nice combination.
Shigemasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Shigemasa.
Averyanov misses with a double jab
letting Shigemasa counter with a right hand.
Averyanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jab by Averyanov.
Averyanov thows a body kick. Shigemasa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shigemasa avoids the head kick by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses
and Shigemasa counters with a nice body shot.
Averyanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Averyanov is looking to land body kicks.
Shigemasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shigemasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shigemasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a good low kick that Shigemasa was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Averyanov. That snapped Shigemasa's head back. #T2#
Averyanov drops Shigemasa with a big left hand! Shigemasa is injured, injured bad! Averyanov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Averyanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: test1
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
Averyanov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Averyanov manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Averyanov looking to score a takedown here. Holcomb is defending well but Averyanov drives through and ends up in Holcomb's guard.
Holcomb working a defensive guard here.
Averyanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Averyanov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holcomb looking to control.
Averyanov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Averyanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holcomb tries to kick Averyanov off but Averyanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Averyanov wants to stand up but Holcomb is controlling the position.
Holcomb wants to improve his position but Averyanov is controlling well.
Averyanov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Averyanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holcomb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Averyanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holcomb tries to hold on but Averyanov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Averyanov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Averyanov!

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