Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Svyatogor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick as Svyatogor jumps back.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Bonaparte's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good, hard body kick but Svyatogor shrugs it off.
Svyatogor lands a body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor lands with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Bonaparte misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonaparte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svyatogor momentarily.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the head.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte throws a quick counter head kick but Svyatogor was just out of range.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
A jab from Svyatogor finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a nice leg kick.
Svyatogor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a big right hand! Oh Svyatogor is in trouble here! Bonaparte follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Our winner, Maximilian Bonaparte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Primo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primo. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero Primo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Primo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Primo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Svyatogor.
Primo works over Svyatogor's head and body with a nice combination.
Primo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Primo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Primo flicks out a counter leg kick but Svyatogor steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Primo misses the target.
Primo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Primo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Primo.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Primo blocks it.
Svyatogor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Primo on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Primo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Primo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Primo lands a jab.
Primo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##CL#
Svyatogor moves into the clinch successfully.
Svyatogor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Primo looks winded!
Primo prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands with a left to the head.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Svyatogor lands a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Primo won't allow it.
Primo avoiding damage as Svyatogor throws knees to the body.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Hero Primo has been cut.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Primo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Svyatogor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Primo.
Jab by Primo.
Primo staying out of range there.
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!
Primo lands a jab-cross combination.
Svyatogor blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been informed that Primo 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.#T2#
Primo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svyatogor there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Primo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Primo misses with a low kick.
Svyatogor scores with a shot to the body.
Primo throws a front kick that sends Svyatogor stumbling back into the cage.
Primo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Primo misses with a low kick.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Primo moves away and avoids it.
Primo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Primo scores with a one two! Svyatogor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Primo seems unphased.
Primo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Primo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Primo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Primo is rocked!#T3#
An inside leg kick from Primo misses.
Primo is still on wobbly legs! Can Svyatogor finish him?
Primo is looking to slow Svyatogor down with leg kicks.
Primo seems to have recovered his senses.
Svyatogor jabs Primo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Primo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Primo misses the target.
Primo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Primo 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.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Primo throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Svyatogor as he checks the leg kick.
Svyatogor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Svyatogor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Primo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Primo. #T4#
Primo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Primo slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Primo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svyatogor closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Primo! Svyatogor dives in looking to finish! Primo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Hero Primo had this to say: 'I’ll Train Hard & Win Next Fight'.

Event: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Joestar throws a lazy body kick
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Svyatogor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joestar in his tracks.
Svyatogor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joestar counters with a left to the body.
Joestar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svyatogor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svyatogor thumps Joestar with a low kick.
Joestar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Joestar moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Svyatogor finds it's target.#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Joestar 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Joestar is rocked!
Svyatogor lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Joestar falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Oliva throws a low kick but Svyatogor avoids it.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva tries a low kick but Svyatogor avoids it.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the head.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oliva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliva counters with a low kick, right behind Svyatogor 's knee.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva is looking to clinch.
Oliva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliva in his tracks.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Oliva.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliva! But no joy.
Oliva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva tries to land a leg kick but Svyatogor saw it coming and moves away.
Svyatogor throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Oliva seems unphased.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva motions for Svyatogor to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Oliva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva tries to work over Svyatogor's front leg with a kick but Svyatogor checks it.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor backing away here, and Oliva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Svyatogor checks the leg kick.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliva is defended easily by Svyatogor.#T4##CL2#
Oliva has closed the distance and engaged Svyatogor in a clinch.
Svyatogor is pressed up against the cage. Oliva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svyatogor down to the mat. Svyatogor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biscuit Oliva.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Svyatogor clinches up with Oliva and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svyatogor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliva looks winded!
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Oliva controls the action.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Svyatogor lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Svyatogor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Svyatogor works Oliva's body with a nice hook.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
Svyatogor checks the leg kick.
Svyatogor cracks Oliva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Svyatogor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick but Oliva checks it.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva wants to slow Svyatogor down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Svyatogor thuds a left hand into Oliva's body.
Svyatogor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Oliva tries to score with a low kick but Svyatogor moves his leg out of the way.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliva is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliva doesn't seem phased though.
Svyatogor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svyatogor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oliva scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Svyatogor's defenses.
Svyatogor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Oliva.
Svyatogor tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Oliva has managed to clinch.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Oliva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Svyatogor from controlling successfully.
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svyatogor's guard. #REVB#
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Svyatogor pulls Oliva in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Svyatogor has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Svyatogor is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Svyatogor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svyatogor trying to control the position. #SUB#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
Svyatogor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Svyatogor trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svyatogor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oliva.
Oliva looks to clinch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Oliva moves into range and clinches up with Svyatogor.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Svyatogor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Svyatogor pulls Oliva into guard.
Svyatogor being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliva won't allow Svyatogor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Oliva stays in close to Svyatogor's body and controls the position.
Oliva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oliva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Svyatogor!
Svyatogor wants to control but Oliva is having none of it.
Oliva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Svyatogor?
Oliva tries to control but Svyatogor wriggling away.
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Oliva pushes him away.
Oliva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Oliva controlling from mount.
Oliva with good strikes from the mount here!
Svyatogor tries to lock up and control but Oliva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Oliva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svyatogor looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Oliva controlling from the full mount.
Oliva lands a big shot to the head and Svyatogor winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Svyatogor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Aorigele is out of range.
Aorigele is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aorigele was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aorigele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
enabling Aorigele to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aorigele counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Svyatogor misses
and Aorigele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svyatogor throws a leg kick but Aorigele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aorigele throws an off balance right hand
and Aorigele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Aorigele moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor works Aorigele's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Aorigele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aorigele avoids the elbow strike from Svyatogor, against the cage.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Aorigele won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Svyatogor. #BC2#
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Aorigele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Svyatogor.
Aorigele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aorigele scores with a jab. Svyatogor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Aorigele misses its intended target.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor's corner calls for a 1-2. Svyatogor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svyatogor clobbers Aorigele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Aorigele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele wants to clinch up but Svyatogor keeps it at a distance.
Svyatogor lunges at Aorigele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aorigele's hand.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and Aorigele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Svyatogor ducks straight into an uppercut from Aorigele and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Svyatogor manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!
Svyatogor working a defensive guard here.
Svyatogor is still in real trouble! Can Aorigele finish him?
Svyatogor managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aorigele passes into side control.
Svyatogor seems to have recovered his senses.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Aorigele decides to stand up, so the ref orders Svyatogor to his feet.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor wants to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and Aorigele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aorigele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Aorigele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aorigele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panda Aorigele's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aorigele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Aorigele counters with a right hand that sends Svyatogor tumbling to the canvas! Can Aorigele finish him? He dives into Svyatogor's guard looking to do just that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Svyatogor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aorigele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aorigele looking to sit in guard and control but Svyatogor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aorigele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Svyatogor looking to sit in guard and control but Aorigele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aorigele wants to get up but he can't break Svyatogor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aorigele frees his head nicely. Oh but Svyatogor has switched to an armbar! Aorigele is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Svyatogor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A low kick from Svyatogor is predictable there
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Svyatogor toppling to the canvas! Svyatogor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a huge right that knocks Svyatogor out cold! Knox is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crazyhorses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination but Crazyhorse avoids it well.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crazyhorse was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
As Svyatogor tries to get set, Crazyhorse tries to push him back and clinch up but Svyatogor manages to avoid the attempt.
Crazyhorse defending well as Svyatogor loads up on a big left hand.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse slips a jab from Svyatogor.
It looked like Crazyhorse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svyatogor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crazyhorse tries to move into range but Svyatogor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crazyhorse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svyatogor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svyatogor fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svyatogor at a distance.
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy right hand. Svyatogor should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crazyhorse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor 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.
Crazyhorse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
As Crazyhorse backs off Svyatogor throws a huge counter combo but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Crazyhorse ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Crazyhorse ducks down to avoid it.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch there but Svyatogor circles away.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick but Crazyhorse moved away.
Crazyhorse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svyatogor under the eye.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crazyhorse with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse needs to keep his hands up - Svyatogor had a free shot at his head there.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse is looking to wear down Svyatogor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Svyatogor drives through and clinches with Crazyhorse against the cage.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Crazyhorse won't allow it.
Crazyhorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crazyhorse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svyatogor to keep the fight standing.
Crazyhorse prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crazyhorse throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor presses Crazyhorse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Svyatogor on the inside. #T4#
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Crazyhorse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse lands a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crazyhorse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Svyatogor prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Crazyhorse forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
Crazyhorse presses Svyatogor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svyatogor is trying to pull guard but Crazyhorse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James Crazyhorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crazyhorse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse'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#
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazyhorse takes one to the chin there.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor blocks a low kick nicely.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Svyatogor moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Crazyhorse goes down! Can Svyatogor finish him!?#ROC2#Crazyhorse is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Crazyhorse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svyatogor defends well.
Oh Crazyhorse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Svyatogor drops back looking for a leg! Crazyhorse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crazyhorse manages to kick Svyatogor off! Svyatogor jumps back into Crazyhorse's guard. #T1##SUB#
Crazyhorse is looking for a triangle here but Svyatogor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Crazyhorse seems to have got his legs back now.
Crazyhorse is trying to improve his position.
Svyatogor taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Svyatogor swings around for an armbar but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Svyatogor's guard.#T2#
Svyatogor is adopting a defensive guard.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Crazyhorse from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Svyatogor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crazyhorse defends it easily.
Crazyhorse wants to control from the top but Svyatogor keeps moving.
Crazyhorse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svyatogor is pulling down on Crazyhorse's head to control his posture. #T3#
Svyatogor keeping full guard, as Crazyhorse tries to pass.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Svyatogor has his foot on Crazyhorse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crazyhorse works his way back into a safe position though.
Crazyhorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazyhorse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crazyhorse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svyatogor's guard.
Svyatogor won't allow Crazyhorse to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svyatogor trying to hold on to Crazyhorse's head to control him but Crazyhorse postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svyatogor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Svyatogor is defending against the submission attempts here by Crazyhorse. #SUB2#
Svyatogor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Crazyhorse lands a right hook to the body.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
A left lands for Svyatogor.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a combination
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Crazyhorse right on the button with a cross.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Svyatogor lands.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
A jab from Crazyhorse finds it's way through Svyatogor's defenses.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse moves forwards but Svyatogor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Crazyhorse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crazyhorse throws out the jab.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor cracks a nice hook into Crazyhorse's ribs.
Good work by Crazyhorse as he checks the leg kick.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazyhorse throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Crazyhorse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
As Crazyhorse backs off Svyatogor throws a huge counter combo but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it all.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Crazyhorse moves away and avoids it.
Crazyhorse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crazyhorse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Crazyhorse was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Crazyhorse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crazyhorse, as that shot connected.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.#KD#
Crazyhorse cracks Svyatogor with a big right hand and Svyatogor goes down!
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!
Crazyhorse slips nicely into half guard.
Crazyhorse trying to control from half guard but Svyatogor is working away.
Svyatogor regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Svyatogor is pulling down on Crazyhorse's head to control his posture.
Crazyhorse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Svyatogor looking to control.
Svyatogor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crazyhorse wants to pass the guard but Svyatogor is keeping the position.
Crazyhorse advances to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
After the big win, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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

#R1#
Ship cracks a nice hook into Svyatogor's ribs.
Svyatogor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svyatogor digs a good hook to Ship's body.
Ship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Ship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Ship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svyatogor lands with a hook. Ship tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svyatogor moves forwards but Ship connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svyatogor avoids it really well and circles away.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick but Ship checks it.
Ship throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship needs to keep his hands up - Svyatogor had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Svyatogor lands a lovely overhand right.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Ship blocks it.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ship darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svyatogor moves out of range as Ship strikes.
Ship 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.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ship.
Ship misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Ship moves away and avoids it.
Ship slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Ship saw that one coming.#TD#
Svyatogor gets caught flat footed, as Ship shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully. #T2#
Svyatogor has Ship pulled in close to control his posture.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Svyatogor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ship can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ship wants to control from the top but Svyatogor keeps moving.
Svyatogor seems keen to control Ship's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Ship avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Svyatogor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Svyatogor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Svyatogor! #REVB#
Ship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svyatogor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ship is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ship manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svyatogor wants to take a breather but Ship is having none of it.
Svyatogor is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is trying to work for a kimura but Ship is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ship throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ship doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Ship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svyatogor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ship looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ship bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Ship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ship is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svyatogor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A control attempt from Svyatogor but he's now mounted!#T1##SUB#
Ship has hold of Svyatogor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Svyatogor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Svyatogor is squirming around, avoiding Ship's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ship avoids the attempt from Svyatogor to control.#SUB#
Ship is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Svyatogor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Svyatogor regains half guard.
Svyatogor is looking to control Ship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svyatogor avoid being mounted?
Ship controlling the action here. #T3#
Svyatogor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ship is working away from the top position though.
Roman Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ship takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Svyatogor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Svyatogor is trying to control but can't.
Svyatogor is controlling Ship's trapped leg to prevent Ship from advancing to side control.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Svyatogor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ship is looking to pass Svyatogor's guard but actually Svyatogor recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svyatogor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ship is now in half guard.
Ship is trying to control the action in half guard but Svyatogor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ship is thwarting Svyatogor's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ship.
Ship feinted with a counter takedown.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Ship feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Ship moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Ship darts in trying to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ship dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Ship. Beautiful body shot.
Ship throws a good cross that connects.
Ship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ship closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away.
Ship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ship jumps guard but Svyatogor stands there with Ship around his waist. Ship gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svyatogor's elbow.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Ship controls the action.
Svyatogor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svyatogor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Svyatogor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ship throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ship moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Ship moves away from the strike by Svyatogor. #TD#
Ship scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Ship wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svyatogor, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ship working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ship wants to control but Svyatogor is keeping him busy. #T2#
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ship tries for a kimura but Svyatogor is defending well.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Svyatogor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ship tries to move to mount but Svyatogor blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Ship wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svyatogor, who protects the arm well.
Svyatogor wants to control but Ship postures up.
Svyatogor is looking for a sweep.
Svyatogor prevents Ship from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svyatogor tries to buck Ship off but Ship is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svyatogor is not content to let Ship control the position.
Svyatogor is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ship misses with a straight right.
Ship just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship throws a shot to the body.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Ship.
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Ship.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Ship showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ship has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Heydrich throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heydrich cracks Svyatogor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heydrich just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heydrich throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Heydrich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svyatogor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heydrich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
Heydrich misses with a looping left.#T1#
Heydrich throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Heydrich throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Heydrich counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Heydrich's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich misses the body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich lands a glancing blow to the side of Svyatogor's head.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heydrich.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
A little jabbing left from Heydrich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Heydrich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svyatogor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up but Heydrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Heydrich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Heydrich seems unphased.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svyatogor blocks the body kick.
Heydrich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Heydrich. Beautiful body shot.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Svyatogor connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Heydrich's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor tests Heydrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heydrich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Svyatogor rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svyatogor throws a sloppy body shot
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heydrich momentarily. #CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heydrich thows a body kick. Svyatogor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Svyatogor scores with a jab. Heydrich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heydrich is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Svyatogor sizes up Heydrich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heydrich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor throws a sloppy body shot
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich is looking to land body kicks.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Heydrich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Svyatogor has got the better of the exchanges.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Svyatogor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heydrich misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Svyatogor connects with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Motts misses with a left hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Svyatogor cracks Motts with a big right hand and Motts goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svyatogor trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom. #T1#
Motts pulls Svyatogor in close to his closed guard and prevents Svyatogor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svyatogor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svyatogor looking to sit in guard and control but Motts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svyatogor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Motts is now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions off his back.
Svyatogor wants to control but Motts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Svyatogor has his hands clasped together around Motts's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Svyatogor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Motts in particular looking to stall.
Svyatogor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
Motts passes into side control, despite Svyatogor's attempt to control the position.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Svyatogor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svyatogor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Motts easily slips into full mount!
Svyatogor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Motts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Svyatogor is looking to escape.
Svyatogor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Motts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Motts darts in and clinches Svyatogor up against the ropes.
Svyatogor lands an elbow that stopped Motts in his tracks for a moment.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Motts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Svyatogor controls the action.
Svyatogor blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Svyatogor.
A nice left hand lands by Svyatogor.
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the head.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svyatogor blocks a body shot from Motts.
Svyatogor stalling the fight. #TD2#
Svyatogor jumps guard and drags Motts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Svyatogor working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is looking for a triangle here but Motts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Motts working away.
Svyatogor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Motts taking a breather here.
Svyatogor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Motts easily slips into full mount! #T2#
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Motts pushes him away.
Svyatogor controls the position.
Svyatogor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Svyatogor is working to get back to half guard.
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Motts postures up.#T3#
Svyatogor tries to control Motts's body but Motts pushes him off. Svyatogor squirms to his side and now Motts has his back!
Motts is looking to control Svyatogor but Svyatogor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Motts gets his hands free as Svyatogor looks to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Svyatogor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Motts is staying active.
Motts keeps control of the position easily here as Svyatogor tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Svyatogor right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Motts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Motts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Motts closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Svyatogor! Motts dives in looking to finish! Svyatogor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
An out of breath Gregory Motts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Smithers scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Smithers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithers misses with a double jab.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Svyatogor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smithers.
Smithers scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smithers throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor moves out of range as Smithers strikes.
Smithers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Smithers misses.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smithers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smithers misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a hook
and Svyatogor scores with a counter punch that sends Smithers to the canvas! Svyatogor smells blood - he's punishing Smithers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smithers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dimitri Svyatogor thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Kok throws a body kick that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the body
and Kok counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Kok.
Kok scores with the left hand. Svyatogor knows he should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Kok.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Kok 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Kok.
Kok blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is leaning against Kok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Svyatogor successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Svyatogor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kok escapes and throws Svyatogor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Kok decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svyatogor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kok throws out the jab.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kok swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Kok pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
A good leg kick by Kok.
Kok throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kok throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kok moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body punch.
Kok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kok has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kok misses with the head strike.
Kok dodges an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Kok holds him up against the cage and eventually Svyatogor drops back down to his feet.
Kok blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Kok lands a right hand.
Svyatogor prevents a body shot from Kok.
Svyatogor lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Kok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Svyatogor lands a hook that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Svyatogor is leaning against Kok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside that Kok shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Kok throws a head punch that misses.
Svyatogor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kok's elbow.
Svyatogor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Svyatogor can turn it around.
Svyatogor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svyatogor lands an elbow that stopped Kok in his tracks for a moment.
Kok misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Svyatogor controls the action.
Kok blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Kok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Kok controls the action.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Svyatogor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svyatogor takes a step back to recover.
Kok looks for the body kick but Svyatogor saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kok.
Kok misses with a body shot.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Chew Kok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chew Kok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kok throws a wild body kick that Svyatogor sees coming a mile off.
Kok backing away here, and Svyatogor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Kok.
Kok punishes Svyatogor's body with a nice straight punch.
Chew Kok is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Kok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kok thuds a left hand into Svyatogor's body.
Svyatogor walks into a straight right hand from Kok.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kok with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Kok.
Kok throws an overhand right that has Svyatogor reeling! Kok follows up with more punches and Svyatogor is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chew Kok!
During a confident post fight interview, Chew Kok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Joestar looks to land a combination but Svyatogor avoids it well.
A big left from Joestar misses.
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Joestar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a solid leg kick but Svyatogor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joestar.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Joestar counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor 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.#T1#
Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
And Joestar counters with a quick kick to the body but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Joestar with an uppercut!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joestar moves to clinch but Svyatogor breaks away
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joestar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Joestar - just one landing.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Joestar misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
letting Joestar counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Joestar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Joestar drops Svyatogor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Svyatogor looks back up at him and smiles so Joestar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the body
and Joestar counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Svyatogor out cold! What a finish! Joestar is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
In his post fight interview, Johan Joestar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Svyatogor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zakharov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor needs to keep his hands up - Zakharov had a free shot at his head there.
Zakharov scores with a nice body kick.
Zakharov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov misses with a kick to the body.
Zakharov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svyatogor slips a jab and a cross from Zakharov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov jabs Svyatogor right on the nose. Svyatogor blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Zakharov
and Svyatogor counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Svyatogor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svyatogor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Hill misses with a body punch
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with a body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Devin Hill has been cut.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill darts in trying to clinch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hill misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hill off his feet! Svyatogor dives into side control looking to finish!
Svyatogor wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hill is pressing down on Svyatogor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Svyatogor controls the pace.
Svyatogor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Svyatogor wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #T2#
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill is trying to control the position but Svyatogor postures up.
Svyatogor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hill is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svyatogor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Svyatogor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hill misses the body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hill throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill misses with a hook.
Svyatogor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hill misses with a right hand #KD#
and Svyatogor lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hill to the mat! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Svyatogor is looking for a kimura here.
Hill is staying active underneath Svyatogor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Svyatogor stalling. #SUB#
Svyatogor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is looking to control Svyatogor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hill avoid being mounted?
Svyatogor is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svyatogor lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Svyatogor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Svyatogor presses Hill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hill's defenses.
Svyatogor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Svyatogor avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Svyatogor gets control of Hill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Svyatogor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is fighting to break Svyatogor's control of his arms but Svyatogor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill wants to control from the top but Svyatogor keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Svyatogor is keeping the position.
Svyatogor is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
Hill wants to control from the top but Svyatogor keeps moving. #SUB#
Svyatogor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Svyatogor controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself. #SUB#
Svyatogor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svyatogor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Svyatogor looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily. #SUB#
Svyatogor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Svyatogor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill is pushing down on Svyatogor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Svyatogor is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Svyatogor is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svyatogor wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Svyatogor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svyatogor tries to move into range but Hill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Hill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Svyatogor in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svyatogor being controlled against the cage.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Svyatogor drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Hill trying to control but Svyatogor is working from the bottom.
Svyatogor is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svyatogor working a defensive guard here.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svyatogor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Svyatogor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svyatogor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svyatogor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Svyatogor's legs - danger averted.
Hill trying to control but Svyatogor is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Svyatogor blocks nicely.
Svyatogor wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill tries to bum rush Svyatogor with a series of wild strikes but Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Hill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svyatogor momentarily.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Svyatogor scores with a jab to the body.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Svyatogor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Hill tries to land a front kick but Svyatogor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill looks to land a combination but Svyatogor avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hill throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Hill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill scores with a jab to the body.
Hill scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svyatogor swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hill throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand that sends Hill tumbling to the canvas! Can Svyatogor finish him? He dives into Hill's guard looking to do just that!
Devin Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svyatogor is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devin Hill.
Well Svyatogor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Devin Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: WVT 101: Corassa v Takahashi
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Railio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor 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.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Railio throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Svyatogor's ribs.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio lands a body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Railio.
Railio misses the body punch
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Svyatogor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Railio moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor cracks Railio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Railio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Svyatogor sprawling to the canvas! Svyatogor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Railio finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!
Railio cracks a nice hook into Svyatogor's ribs.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
After winning the bout, Antti Railio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Mathieu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Mathieu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svyatogor wants to clinch up but Mathieu keeps it at a distance.
Mathieu throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor throws a counter combo.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor 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.
A low kick from Mathieu is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Mathieu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mathieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svyatogor.
Mathieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Mathieu avoids it with no problem.
Mathieu misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathieu - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieu throws an off balance right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Mathieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.#T1#
Mathieu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor 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.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svyatogor jabs Mathieu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Mathieu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Mathieu thuds a left hand into Svyatogor's body.
Mathieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathieu. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big left from Mathieu misses.
Mathieu scores with a jab to the body.
Mathieu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svyatogor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mathieu can pounce on him.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Mathieu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu tries to land a body kick
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Mathieu.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Mathieu avoids the punch easily.
Mathieu misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathieu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL#
Mathieu drives through and clinches with Svyatogor against the cage.
Mathieu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Mathieu avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mathieu's brow.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Mathieu.
Svyatogor tries a quick counter leg kick but Mathieu is wise to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mathieu!
Svyatogor looks winded!
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses.
Svyatogor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mathieu throws a combination that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mathieu punishes Svyatogor's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Mathieu scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathieu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Mathieu.
Mathieu looks for the body kick but Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathieu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Mathieu misses. #CL#
Mathieu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svyatogor managing to block the knees to the body from Mathieu.
Mathieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Knees to the body from Mathieu.
Svyatogor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mathieu lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mathieu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathieu batters Svyatogor with a massive right followed by a huge left! Svyatogor is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Mathieu lands a final crushing right hand to drop Svyatogor to the mat with a gruesome thud! Mathieu is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
A relieved looking Ernesto Mathieu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox lunges at Svyatogor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svyatogor's hand.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox lands a jab to Svyatogor's midsection.#T1#
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Knox drops Svyatogor with a naaaaasty hook - Svyatogor is in real trouble here! Knox dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Svyatogor misses.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tchusuk lands a body shot.
Svyatogor 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.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Tchusuk avoids the punch easily.
Svyatogor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Tchusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tchusuk tries to bum rush Svyatogor with a series of wild strikes but Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tchusuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svyatogor blocks a head kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends Tchusuk's belly button to the back.
Tchusuk throws out a powerful jab.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Tchusuk.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tchusuk misses with the body kick
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tchusuk moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Tchusuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tchusuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Tchusuk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svyatogor in his tracks.
Tchusuk stalks Svyatogor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svyatogor's face. Svyatogor staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk tried to score with a low kick but Svyatogor checks it.
Tchusuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svyatogor takes a step back to recover.
Svyatogor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Tchusuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk 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.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor misses with a double jab.
Tchusuk scores with a jab.
Svyatogor cracks a nice hook into Tchusuk's ribs.
Tchusuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svyatogor. That did some damage!
Tchusuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svyatogor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svyatogor moves forwards but Tchusuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tchusuk drops his hands momentarily and Svyatogor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Tchusuk avoids it easily.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor lands with a straight right. Tchusuk didn't see that one coming.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Svyatogor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svyatogor connects with the punch.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy body shot
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
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 Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk misses with a two punch combination.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with a body punch
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tchusuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Tchusuk is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tchusuk looks to land a body kick but Svyatogor moved away.
Tchusuk backing away here, and Svyatogor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries to land a front kick but Svyatogor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Tchusuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Svyatogor in the body.
Tchusuk throws out a powerful jab.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tchusuk slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchusuk manages to avoid it.
Kenny Tchusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchusuk manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Tchusuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nice cross by Tchusuk.
Both fighters circling a little - Tchusuk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Tchusuk missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tchusuk to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchusuk.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Tchusuk is out of range. #T3#
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svyatogor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Tchusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Tchusuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svyatogor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk cracks Svyatogor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Tchusuk blocks it.
Tchusuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Tchusuk ducked under it nicely.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tchusuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Svyatogor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick
and Svyatogor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Svyatogor scores with a four punch combination!
Tchusuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor. #KD2#
Svyatogor cracks Tchusuk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Svyatogor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tchusuk to stand back up!
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.#CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Tchusuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Tchusuk is rocked!
A combination from Tchusuk does no damage.
Tchusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Tchusuk.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Manivong is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Manivong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Svyatogor sprawls well initially but Manivong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svyatogor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Svyatogor is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Svyatogor dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Svyatogor trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Svyatogor keeping full guard, as Manivong tries to pass.
Svyatogor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong. #T1#
Svyatogor is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong slips nicely into half guard.
Manivong wants to advance to full mount but Svyatogor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svyatogor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manivong looking to sit in guard and control but Svyatogor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Svyatogor trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svyatogor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svyatogor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svyatogor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Svyatogor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svyatogor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Svyatogor 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.
Manivong wants to sweep but no luck.
Svyatogor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Manivong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svyatogor controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svyatogor passes into half guard. #T3#
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
Svyatogor is trying to control. Manivong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Svyatogor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Svyatogor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manivong is pressing down on Svyatogor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manivong trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Svyatogor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manivong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manivong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manivong! #REVB#
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svyatogor has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svyatogor wants to control but Manivong postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong tries to score with some ground and pound. Svyatogor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Manivong is trying to get an arm triangle but Svyatogor is defending well. #SUB2#
Manivong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manivong throws a right hand that Svyatogor ducks under and follows up with a left that Svyatogor also avoids with ease.
Manivong misses with a hook.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svyatogor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manivong throws the kick towards the body but Svyatogor avoids it.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Manivong misses.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manivong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.#T1#
Manivong misses with a shot to the body
and Manivong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manivong staying out of range there.
Svyatogor jabs at Manivong's body.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manivong with a poor takedown
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manivong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Manivong's head.
Manivong tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manivong misses with a right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manivong! Svyatogor lets Manivong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Manivong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manivong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manivong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Manivong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manivong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manivong counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Svyatogor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manivong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Svyatogor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manivong sprawling to the canvas! Manivong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Svyatogor finish him?!
Manivong is still on wobbly legs! Can Svyatogor finish him?
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Manivong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manivong seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Svyatogor. Beautiful body shot.
Svyatogor lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Manivong wants to clinch#KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a nice right hand that sends Manivong toppling to the canvas! Manivong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Svyatogor finish him?!#ROC#Manivong is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manivong misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a good cross that connects.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melondov. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Svyatogor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melondov misses with a hook.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Melondov.
Melondov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melondov in his tracks. #T1#
Melondov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svyatogor on the side of the head.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Melondov scores with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melondov cracks Svyatogor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Svyatogor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Melondov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Svyatogor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
An out of breath Zheko Melondov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Cruz Jr jabs Svyatogor right on the nose. Svyatogor blinks but takes it well.
Cruz Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Svyatogor 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.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr scores with a head kick.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
Svyatogor slips a jab and a cross from Cruz Jr. #CL#
Svyatogor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Cruz Jr avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr looks to clinch
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz Jr! But no joy.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Svyatogor misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svyatogor circles away quickly and effectively.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svyatogor walks into a jab.
Svyatogor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Svyatogor ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
Svyatogor tries to bum rush Cruz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Svyatogor dodges the punch combination from Cruz Jr.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Cruz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
As Cruz Jr looks to move away, Svyatogor throws a big counter combo but Cruz Jr just gets out of the way.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Svyatogor avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.#CL2#
Cruz Jr clinches up against the cage.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Svyatogor. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Svyatogor.
Cruz Jr looks winded!#BC#
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Cruz Jr misses #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz Jr! Svyatogor lets Cruz Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr is holding his hands too far apart here. Svyatogor throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cruz Jr is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Motts misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Svyatogor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Motts misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Motts drops Svyatogor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Svyatogor looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Motts engages and cracks Svyatogor with a massive lead left hook - Svyatogor tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Motts is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Svyatogor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Ihantala counters with a solid body kick.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ihantala 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.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ihantala.
Svyatogor throws a series of punches but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ihantala lands an overhand right.
Svyatogor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ihantala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ihantala.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ihantala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svyatogor has time to react.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Svyatogor to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Svyatogor looks to clinch but Ihantala throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Svyatogor taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tali Ihantala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Svyatogor has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonald is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Svyatogor scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with an inside leg kick.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
A shot to the liver by Svyatogor. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks. #CL#
McDonald forces Svyatogor back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svyatogor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
A short uppercut from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Svyatogor misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svyatogor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svyatogor scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks McDonald out cold! What a finish! Svyatogor is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dimitri Svyatogor thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jim Bob McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Tchusuk connects with a jab.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that Svyatogor ducks under and follows up with a left that Svyatogor also avoids with ease.
Tchusuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tchusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Tchusuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Tchusuk.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Tchusuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tchusuk cracks Svyatogor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tchusuk misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Tchusuk. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
A head kick by Tchusuk misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Svyatogor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut
and Tchusuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tchusuk.#T2#
Tchusuk tries to clinch there but Svyatogor circles away.
Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk ducks right into an uppercut from Svyatogor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Tchusuk blocks it.
Tchusuk tried to score with a low kick but Svyatogor checks it.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tchusuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchusuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svyatogor defending well as Tchusuk loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Tchusuk throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor with a jab.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
A big right from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svyatogor circles away quickly and effectively.
Svyatogor avoids a kick to the body.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Tchusuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svyatogor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tchusuk lands a leg kick that knocks Svyatogor off balance momentarily.#T4#
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tchusuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchusuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svyatogor slips a straight right by Tchusuk.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchusuk.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchusuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tchusuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tchusuk swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk tries to move into range but Svyatogor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Svyatogor lands a jab.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tchusuk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Tchusuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Svyatogor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svyatogor lands the left hand.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Tchusuk.
Svyatogor clobbers Tchusuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor. #T2#
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tchusuk counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk scores with a nice head shot.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Tchusuk was well out of range.
Tchusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.#T3#
Good exchange - Tchusuk coming out on top.
Tchusuk throws a push kick but Svyatogor slaps the foot to one side.
Tchusuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Svyatogor's head.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tchusuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a nice strike.
Tchusuk with the inside leg kick.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Tchusuk blocks it.
Svyatogor lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.#T4#
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!
Svyatogor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk throws the kick towards the body but Svyatogor avoids it.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Tchusuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tchusuk.
Svyatogor lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tchusuk. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Tchusuk was well out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tchusuk looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk walks into a left hand.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor moves out of range as Tchusuk strikes.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor lands a nice hook to Tchusuk's body. Tchusuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor lands with a cross.
Tchusuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tchusuk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Tchusuk does no damage.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tchusuk misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor lands a nice hook to Tchusuk's body. Tchusuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tchusuk misses with the body kick
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.#T2#
Svyatogor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tchusuk. Tchusuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchusuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk throws a counter high kick but Svyatogor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Svyatogor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tchusuk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Svyatogor drops Tchusuk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tchusuk looks back up at him and smiles so Svyatogor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tchusuk.
Svyatogor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
Tchusuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tchusuk with a hook.
Tchusuk closes the distance but Svyatogor moves to the side
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tchusuk slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tchusuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.#T4#
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchusuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor moves in looking to clinch but Tchusuk pushes him off.
Tchusuk misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor 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. #CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Tchusuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Svyatogor walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svyatogor throws a nice looking combination but Tchusuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tchusuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tchusuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tchusuk slips under a jab.
Tchusuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Svyatogor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svyatogor 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Philippe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svyatogor 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.
Philippe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Philippe's head.
Philippe cracks Svyatogor with an open hand slap.
Svyatogor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philippe throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor lands with an uppercut that bounces Philippe off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot. #T1#
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philippe manages to avoid it.
Philippe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philippe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Philippe swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Philippe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands an overhand right.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor moves out of range as Philippe strikes.
Philippe misses with a right hand
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A big left from Philippe misses.
Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Philippe misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svyatogor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Philippe - just one landing.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Philippe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Philippe swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Philippe avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
and Philippe counters with a low kick, right behind Svyatogor 's knee.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Philippe walks into a left hand.
Philippe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Philippe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Svyatogor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Philippe - just one landing.
Svyatogor drops his hands momentarily and Philippe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philippe misses with a straight right. #T4#
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
Svyatogor misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Philippe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Svyatogor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab, jab by Philippe - just one landing.
Svyatogor scores with a one two! Philippe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
A cross from Philippe lands.
Philippe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Philippe throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Philippe.
Svyatogor seems to have got his legs back now.
Philippe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peguero Jean Philippe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
That's time! Svyatogor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Philippe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Philippe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Philippe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svyatogor in his tracks.
Philippe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svyatogor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philippe throws a leg kick which misses Svyatogor's front leg but catches the back leg as Svyatogor tries to avoid it.
Philippe looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippe throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Philippe misses.
Philippe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Svyatogor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Philippe throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
Philippe moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Philippe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Philippe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Philippe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philippe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philippe throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Philippe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svyatogor moves out of range as Philippe strikes.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice jab there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Philippe throws a body kick that misses.
Philippe blocks a leg kick.
Svyatogor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Philippe moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Philippe's head backwards.#CUT#The cut above Peguero Jean Philippe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Philippe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.#T3#
Philippe throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philippe jabs at Svyatogor's body.
Philippe with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philippe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Svyatogor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Philippe is out of range.
Svyatogor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Philippe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Philippe connects with a body shot that sends Svyatogor's belly button to the back.
Philippe moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Philippe moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Philippe connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Philippe cracks Svyatogor with a good jab.
Philippe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Philippe misses with a combination
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Philippe in his tracks.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
That's time! Svyatogor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Philippe tries to bum rush Svyatogor with a series of wild strikes but Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Svyatogor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Philippe's head.
Svyatogor punishes Philippe's body with a nice straight punch.
Philippe throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Philippe slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Philippe shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe tries to score with a low kick but Svyatogor moves his leg out of the way.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Svyatogor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philippe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Philippe is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT 29: McWrestler v Kanaani 2
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Jarr with a nice calf kick.
Jarr misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jarr connects with an inside leg kick.
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jarr counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Svyatogor. #CUT2#It looks like Jami Jarr has been cut.
Jarr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Jarr.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Jarr misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jarr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svyatogor under the eye.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jarr scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
Jarr misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Jarr tries to land a body kick
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarr throws the kick towards the body but Svyatogor avoids it.
Nice body punch from Jarr.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Jarr avoids it easily.
Jarr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Svyatogor cracks Jarr with a good jab.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Jarr ducks down to avoid it.
Jarr swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range. #T2#
Jarr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor jabs at Jarr's body.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Jarr moves away and avoids it.
Jarr lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Jarr moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#Jami Jarr's cut is getting worse.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Jarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
Jarr scores with a body shot.
Jarr throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Jarr throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Jarr throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarr lands with a good body shot.
Jarr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jarr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarr thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it #KD2#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jarr! Svyatogor lets Jarr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Jarr is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jarr out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
After the big win, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 23: Halsti v Shabazz
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Svyatogor lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Svyatogor engages and cracks Barnes with a massive lead left hook - Barnes tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Svyatogor is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 18: Halo v Knox
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Marley pushes Svyatogor up against the cage in a clinch.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley 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.
Svyatogor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow. #BC2#
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Svyatogor defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marley lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Svyatogor.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Marley.
Marley throws a body kick that misses.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.#T1#
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Marley has Svyatogor up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley digs a good hook to Svyatogor's body.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marley motions for Svyatogor to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Svyatogor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Marley lunges at Svyatogor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svyatogor's hand.
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley tries to clinch up but Svyatogor circles away and keeps his distance.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marley works Svyatogor's body with a nice hook.
Marley lands a jab to Svyatogor's midsection.
Marley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svyatogor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Svyatogor throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
A big right from Marley misses.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Svyatogor tries a quick counter leg kick but Marley is wise to it.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svyatogor's sensitive parts. #T1#
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Svyatogor as he connects with a hook.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marley misses the jab.#T2#
Marley connects with a body shot.
Svyatogor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Marley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svyatogor doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Svyatogor cracks Marley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Svyatogor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marley to stand back up!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
Svyatogor fakes the body blow, causing Marley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Gustavsson fails with the takedown
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svyatogor but Svyatogor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svyatogor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svyatogor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson with a poor takedown
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Svyatogor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gustavsson controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Svyatogor isn't going anywhere.
Svyatogor is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Gustavsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gustavsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson working the head with strikes.
Gustavsson working the ground and pound.
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Svyatogor being controlled for a moment.
Svyatogor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Svyatogor seems a little lost for a moment, as Gustavsson dominates the positioning.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Gustavsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Svyatogor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Gustavsson controlling the position.
Gustavsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Svyatogor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here.
Gustavsson trying to control the position but Svyatogor is working away.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustavsson wants to control but Svyatogor is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Gustavsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gustavsson prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustavsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Svyatogor, which made it look bad.
Svyatogor stuffs the takedown.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svyatogor can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svyatogor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustavsson somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Svyatogor misses.#CL2#
Svyatogor rushes Gustavsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson can't get the takedown.
Gustavsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Svyatogor pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Gustavsson wants the takedown. Svyatogor is fighting it off but Gustavsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Svyatogor's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Gustavsson defends it easily.
Gustavsson works over Svyatogor with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for a guillotine here but Gustavsson defends easily.
Svyatogor working a defensive guard but Gustavsson passes into half guard.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustavsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gustavsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Svyatogor wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svyatogor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustavsson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustavsson wants to free his trapped foot but Svyatogor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svyatogor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Svyatogor for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svyatogor wants to get back to full guard.
Gustavsson not doing much here.
Svyatogor is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustavsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustavsson looks for a takedown but Svyatogor sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Gustavsson with a poor takedown
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Gustavsson is rocked!#CUT2#Ivern Gustavsson's cut is getting worse.#T4##TD#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gustavsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svyatogor being controlled for a moment.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
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 Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gustavsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustavsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Svyatogor being controlled for a moment.
Gustavsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gustavsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gustavsson looks up at the clock and then as Svyatogor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gustavsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson wants to control but Svyatogor is keeping him busy.
Svyatogor is being controlled here.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustavsson scoring with punches from side control.
Svyatogor is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
Svyatogor is looking for a sweep.
Svyatogor is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson working away.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gustavsson controlling the position.
Svyatogor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Svyatogor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gustavsson is putting a hurting on Svyatogor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson controlling the position.
Svyatogor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gustavsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Svyatogor to see if he's OK.
Gustavsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Gustavsson controls the position.
Svyatogor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svyatogor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Svyatogor is working from the bottom.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustavsson cracks Svyatogor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working.
Gustavsson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustavsson looks up at the clock and then as Svyatogor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gustavsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face as Gustavsson controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
Post fight, Ivern Gustavsson stared into the camera and said 'Thank you all. This has been awesome. Time to hang up my gloves. '.

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svyatogor tries to clinch
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Svyatogor's defenses.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts drops Svyatogor with a big left hand! Svyatogor is injured, injured bad! Motts jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svyatogor. Svyatogor obviously looking to wear him down.
Marka takes one to the chin there.
Svyatogor connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Svyatogor. Those never looked like landing.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Marka moves away and avoids it.
Marka misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Marka is out of range.
Marka 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.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marka has his takedown stuffed
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Svyatogor closes the distance and pushes Marka back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Marka blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Marka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marka blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Marka lands a hook that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Svyatogor looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Marka.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Marka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svyatogor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marka working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka looks to land a combination. Svyatogor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svyatogor moves in looking to clinch but Marka pushes him off.
Marka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svyatogor defends it well.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Marka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy right hand. Marka should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marka avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Marka feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Svyatogor throws a jab when Marka was well out of range.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Marka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marka keeps the fight on the outside.
Marka dives in for a single leg takedown but Svyatogor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marka.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Marka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svyatogor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka shoots in and drives through. Svyatogor sprawls well.
Svyatogor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marka just manages to avoid it.
Marka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marka doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Marka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor stuns Marka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but Marka slips the punch.
Marka 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.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marka doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Marka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Svyatogor to the mat! Svyatogor manages to get full guard.
Marka lands a couple of elbows.
Marka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
Marka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
Marka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Svyatogor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marka avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marka passes into side control.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marka lands a nice forearm strike.
Svyatogor is not content to let Marka control the position. #T3#
Svyatogor wants to control but Marka postures up.
Marka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Svyatogor down.
Marka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marka scoring with punches from side control.
Svyatogor tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Svyatogor is trying to control Marka's posture but Marka avoids it.
Marka grinds an elbow into Svyatogor's temple.
Marka takes a little break here. Svyatogor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Svyatogor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marka lands an elbow. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Marka is looking to take a break and control but Svyatogor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svyatogor is looking to reverse the position.
Marka working the ground and pound.
Oh Svyatogor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marka working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big shot lands for Marka! That's hurt Svyatogor! Will he recover? Marka fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
During a confident post fight interview, Luka Marka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
As Svyatogor looks to move away, Puto throws a big counter combo but Svyatogor just gets out of the way.
Svyatogor throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Svyatogor scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svyatogor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svyatogor wants it to stay on the feet.
Svyatogor jabs Puto right on the nose. Puto blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses the jab.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Puto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Puto ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Puto throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Cajun Puto has been cut.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a decent looking hook.
Puto 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svyatogor, as that shot connected.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single 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!
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Puto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svyatogor checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puto. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svyatogor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svyatogor throws a shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Puto throws a right and a left that Svyatogor avoids nicely. #T3#
Puto staying out of range there.
Puto slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svyatogor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puto is out of range and Svyatogor settles back down. #T4#
A lazy left from Svyatogor finds it's target.
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svyatogor thinking.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Puto was well out of range.
Puto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor tries to clinch but Puto is having none of it.
Puto throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Svyatogor cracks Puto with an open hand slap.
Puto blocks a jab.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Puto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cajun Puto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Puto moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Puto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Puto counters with a shoot takedown. Svyatogor fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Puto is really struggling to control Svyatogor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Svyatogor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Puto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svyatogor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Puto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Svyatogor wants to control but Puto postures up.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto has control of an arm but Svyatogor manages to advance to Puto's back!
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Svyatogor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Puto turns into him and now he's in Svyatogor's guard. #SUB2#
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Svyatogor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Svyatogor trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svyatogor, who protects the arm well.
Puto working away.
Puto advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Puto has isolated one of Svyatogor's arms. Svyatogor looking to fight him off but Puto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to the fans for turning up tonight. Get that piece of sh*t out of my cage. If any other fool wants to step into the swampman's den, then go ahead. There is no one on this planet that can beat me. No one!'.

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kozlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlow misses with a looping left.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination. Kozlow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlow.
A little jabbing left from Kozlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlow throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kozlow looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Kozlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svyatogor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Kozlow takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kozlow misses.
Kozlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.#CL#
Svyatogor has closed the distance and engaged Kozlow in a clinch.
Kozlow lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svyatogor 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.
Kozlow dodges an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Kozlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlow's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kozlow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlow scores with a shoulder strike.
Svyatogor blocks an uppercut.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Svyatogor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside.
Svyatogor pushes Kozlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlow blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kozlow.
Kozlow lands with a left to the head.
Svyatogor misses with an elbow strike.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor is working Kozlow over against the cage.
Svyatogor tries a body shot but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svyatogor lands a body punch.
Kozlow tries to work over Svyatogor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor blocking some punches.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Svyatogor blocks it.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozlow avoids the elbow strike from Svyatogor, against the cage.
Kozlow lands a body shot.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Kozlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlow's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlow's brow.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Svyatogor blocks it.
Kozlow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Svyatogor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kozlow can turn it around.
Kozlow gets through Svyatogor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozlow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Svyatogor avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Kozlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlow tries to work over Svyatogor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
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 Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. Kozlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Svyatogor connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlow avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands an overhand right.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKozlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlow! But no joy.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking body shot.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Kozlow avoids the punch easily.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kozlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor connects with the punch.
Kozlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Kozlow.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlow ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Kozlow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Kozlow staying out of range there.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target. #T2#
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlow.
Svyatogor throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Svyatogor throws a hook but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlow slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Kozlow slips under a jab.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlow in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Kozlow moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Kozlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlow with a jab.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Kozlow was well out of range.
Svyatogor lands with a straight right. Kozlow didn't see that one coming.
Svyatogor throws a right and a left that Kozlow avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kozlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Svyatogor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlow sizes up Svyatogor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kozlow counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kozlow! Svyatogor is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

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

Event: RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor misses with a leg kick.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Ihantala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala moves out of range as Svyatogor throws a body kick.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ihantala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Ihantala rushes Svyatogor and presses him up against the cage.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ihantala lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Svyatogor lands an elbow that stopped Ihantala in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ihantala.
A nice left hand lands by Ihantala.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svyatogor's elbow.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svyatogor tries to work over Ihantala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ihantala is working Svyatogor over against the cage.
Ihantala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Ihantala working aggressively here.
Ihantala lands a left hand. #BC#
Ihantala breaks the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut
and Ihantala counters with a low kick, right behind Svyatogor 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Ihantala is out of range. #T2#
Svyatogor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ihantala jabs at Svyatogor's body.
Good shot there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ihantala takes the fight into the clinch.
Ihantala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ihantala swings wildly with an uppercut but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ihantala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svyatogors head.
Svyatogor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svyatogor looks winded!
Ihantala presses Svyatogor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ihantala scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Ihantala.
Nice body punch from Ihantala - that landed with a thud.
Svyatogor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Ihantala.
A right hook to the body lands for Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala scores with a shot to the side of Svyatogor's head.
A short right from Ihantala. #ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Ihantala.
Svyatogor is still on wobbly legs! Can Ihantala finish him?
Nice body punch from Ihantala - that landed with a thud.
Svyatogor seems to have recovered his senses.
Ihantala is leaning against Svyatogor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ihantala digs a right hand into Svyatogor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svyatogor's gas tank.
Ihantala lands a shot to the body.
Ihantala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ihantala lands a nice uppercut.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala is working Svyatogor over against the cage.
Ihantala cracks Svyatogor with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A short uppercut from Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ihantala.
A right handed body shot lands from Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a big right hand that drops Svyatogor! The killer instinct kicks in and Ihantala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ihantala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tali Ihantala 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: RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Maestre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre throws a right hand that Svyatogor ducks under and follows up with a left that Svyatogor also avoids with ease.
Svyatogor cracks Maestre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Svyatogor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maestre momentarily.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Maestre.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Svyatogor clinches up with Maestre and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestre.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Maestre 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestre looking to stall.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svyatogor is working Maestre over against the cage.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Maestre controls the action.
Svyatogor is working Maestre over against the cage.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Svyatogor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Svyatogor to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A short left from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svyatogor blocks a body shot from Maestre.
Svyatogor lands a body shot.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Maestre.
A body shot lands from Svyatogor.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Maestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Svyatogor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svyatogor pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Maestre takes an elbow to the temple.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maestre takes an elbow to the temple.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Luis Maestre's cut is getting worse.
Svyatogor working Maestre over with knees to the body.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Maestre 's eye. #T3#
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
Svyatogor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside that Maestre shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor. #CUT2#Luis Maestre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Svyatogor lands an uppercut.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maestre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svyatogor has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Luis Maestre's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Motts 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.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Motts defending well as Svyatogor loads up on a big left hand.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Motts takes one on the button.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Motts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Despite the aggression on Svyatogor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.#T1#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Svyatogor stuns Motts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Motts in his tracks.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Svyatogor.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Motts misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts blocks a jab.
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Motts lands a jab to the nose.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Motts connects with a jab.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
A big left from Motts misses.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Svyatogor. That snapped Motts's head back.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts slips a straight right by Svyatogor.#T4#
Motts throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Motts.
Svyatogor throws a counter combo.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Motts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor with a jab.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Motts.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Motts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Svyatogor takes one on the button.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up but Motts circles away and keeps his distance.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Motts.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svyatogor slips a straight right by Motts.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a straight right. #T2#
Svyatogor cracks Motts with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Motts swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Motts.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Motts is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Motts throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Motts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.#T3#
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Motts.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Motts.
Svyatogor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Motts finds it's target.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts lands with a good body shot.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svyatogor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor wants to slow Motts down by chopping away at his legs.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
A jab from Motts misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svyatogor prevents a body shot from Motts.
Svyatogor working aggressively here.
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 Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Motts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Motts misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Motts's hands.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts scores with a nice strike.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Motts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Motts misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts ducks right into an uppercut from Svyatogor.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Motts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
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!
Svyatogor lands a body shot.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.#T2#
Motts lands with a cross.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Motts lands an overhand right.
Svyatogor lands with an uppercut that bounces Motts off the cage and back into range.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts misses with a straight right. #T3#
Svyatogor throws a sloppy head kick and Motts moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Motts blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Motts misses with a left hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Motts.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. #T4#
Motts moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts misses with a hook to the body
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts dodges the punch combination from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svyatogor 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
After the big win, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RISE 30: Choo v Svyatogor
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Choo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Choo.
Choo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Choo is looking to counter the offense by Svyatogor and move into the clinch.
Choo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Choo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Choo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choo.
Choo cracks Svyatogor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choo missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Choo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svyatogor can pounce on him.
Svyatogor throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Svyatogor misses the jab.
Choo tries to move into range but Svyatogor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Choo misses with a looping right.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choo, as that shot connected.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor walks into a jab.
Svyatogor misses the jab.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Svyatogor slips the punch.
Choo throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Choo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choo swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Choo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Choo lands with a shot to the body.
Choo doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Choo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svyatogor manages to circle out of the way.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Choo throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choo.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Choo. #T3#
Svyatogor catches Choo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Choo misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Svyatogor has managed to clinch.
Choo throws a head punch that misses.
Svyatogor is stalling here.
Choo avoids the elbow strike from Svyatogor, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Choo.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Choo avoids the elbow strike from Svyatogor, against the cage.
Choo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
A body shot lands from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svyatogor. #TD#
Choo drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Svyatogor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svyatogor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Svyatogor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Svyatogor wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Choo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svyatogor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choo throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
No joy there for Choo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a three punch combo that has Choo backing up. Choo nods at Svyatogor to acknowledge the strikes.
Svyatogor slips a jab and a cross from Choo.
Choo shoots in but Svyatogor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svyatogor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Choo right on the button with a cross.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Choo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Svyatogor to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Choo on the side of the head.
Choo misses with a combination
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Svyatogor forces Choo back against the cage and clinches.
Svyatogor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Choo's defenses. #ROC2#Choo is rocked!
Choo fails to pull guard.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Mew Choo's cut is getting worse.
Choo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svyatogor smiles and moves away.
and Svyatogor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Choo! He's just covering up as Svyatogor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dimitri Svyatogor waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svyatogor but Svyatogor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to clinch.
Svyatogor stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Svyatogor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Svyatogor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
Carter moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Carter shoots and misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svyatogor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Svyatogor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Svyatogor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Svyatogor coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Svyatogor gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svyatogor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor lands with an overhand left.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Svyatogor measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Carter! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 18: Gustavson v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gustavsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Svyatogor on his heels. He'll look to pass Svyatogor's guard now, I'm sure.
Gustavsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Gustavsson defends it easily.
Gustavsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustavsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Svyatogor is trying to maintain the position but Gustavsson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor is trying to get back to full guard.
Svyatogor has hold of Gustavsson's hands but Gustavsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svyatogor is refusing to be controlled, as Gustavsson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Svyatogor actively working from the bottom here.
Gustavsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustavsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustavsson wants to control but Svyatogor is keeping him busy.
Gustavsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Svyatogor actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance.
Svyatogor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gustavsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustavsson pulls his head out easily.
Svyatogor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gustavsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gustavsson not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson is thwarting Svyatogor's attempts to control the position.
Gustavsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Svyatogor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gustavsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson is keeping busy. #T3#
Gustavsson working over Svyatogor with some ground and pound. Svyatogor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustavsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions off his back.
Gustavsson is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Gustavsson there.
Svyatogor taking some punishment here, with Gustavsson in his half guard.
Svyatogor trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Gustavsson pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gustavsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gustavsson avoids the attempt from Svyatogor to control.
Gustavsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Svyatogor is trying to escape the mount.
Gustavsson controlling the pace for now.
Svyatogor can't escape the position.
Gustavsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson connects with a bit shot that sees Svyatogor covering up! More strikes from Gustavsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gustavsson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivern Gustavsson!
A victorious Ivern Gustavsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Svyatogor scores with a nice strike.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Halo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svyatogor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Halo trying to control the action but Svyatogor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Svyatogor is defending well.
Svyatogor tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Halo working away.
Svyatogor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo trying to control the action but Svyatogor is working from the bottom.
Svyatogor is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Svyatogor is defending well. #SUB#
Halo has hold of Svyatogor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Svyatogor seems comfortable defending it but Halo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Svyatogor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Svyatogor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Halo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 10: Halo v Lalla
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Svyatogor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter tries to break free but Svyatogor pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svyatogor lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Svyatogor lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Hunter throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
We've been informed that Svyatogor 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.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svyatogor momentarily.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunter 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Svyatogor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Svyatogor.#T2#
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svyatogor closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hunter! Svyatogor dives in looking to finish! Hunter is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Martynov misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Svyatogor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Svyatogor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Svyatogor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svyatogor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martynov throws the left hand but Svyatogor avoids the punch easily.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Svyatogor.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Martynov misses with a hook
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martynov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Svyatogor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martynov staying out of range there.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Martynov gets a clinch.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martynov's brow.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov is pushing Svyatogor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svyatogor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Svyatogor avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the temple.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svyatogor blocks an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a knee strike.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svyatogor.
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martynov looking to throw knees to the head but Svyatogor is blocking nicely.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Martynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svyatogor avoids it.
Martynov avoiding damage as Svyatogor throws knees to the body.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor avoids a wild elbow strike from Martynov.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martynov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
Martynov pushes Svyatogor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svyatogor looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martynov.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
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 Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Martynov doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov misses the jab.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Svyatogor.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Martynov moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svyatogor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with an open hand slap.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination. Martynov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it misses.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov misses with an elbow over the top.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svyatogor lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martynov is leaning against Svyatogor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svyatogor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svyatogor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martynov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov leaning against his opponent.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Martynov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martynov tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Martynov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.#T1#
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martynov drops his hands momentarily and Svyatogor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martynov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svyatogor scores with a hook.
Martynov slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Martynov tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Martynov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svyatogor thinking.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov is looking to clinch but Svyatogor is avoiding it.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor slips a straight right by Martynov.
Martynov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martynov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov slips under a jab from Svyatogor.#T2#
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Martynov wants to clinch.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor cracks Martynov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Martynov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.
A nice leg kick from Svyatogor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svyatogor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Svyatogor dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Martynov moved out of range.
Martynov slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Svyatogor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Svyatogor throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor takes one on the button.
Martynov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Svyatogor to score with a decent uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Martynov's head but Martynov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one. #CL#
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Svyatogor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dimitri Svyatogor waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torvik in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Torvik misses the target.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torvik takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Svyatogor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torvik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torvik's brow.
A short left from Torvik.
Torvik blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torvik's brow.
Svyatogor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Torvik on the inside.
Svyatogor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torvik's brow.
Svyatogor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torvik blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor. #T1#
Svyatogor misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Torvik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Svyatogor controls the action.
Torvik takes an elbow to the temple.
Torvik lands with a right to the head.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torvik blocks the elbow strike.
Svyatogor looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Torvik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torvik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Svyatogor throws out a powerful jab.
Torvik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor connects with the punch.
Torvik cracks Svyatogor with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Svyatogor falls to his knees and Torvik 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 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CMMA 155 Fudd v Schrute
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
We've been informed that Rockefeller 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 jab from Svyatogor misses.
Rockefeller jabs Svyatogor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .#KD2#
Rockefeller lands a big right hand that sends Svyatogor crashing to the mat! Rockefeller stays standing though and waves Svyatogor back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svyatogor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Svyatogor tries to clinch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
A cross from Svyatogor lands.
Rockefeller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Rockefeller lands a big right hand that sends Svyatogor crashing to the mat! Rockefeller stays standing though and waves Svyatogor back to his feet!
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor slips a jab from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller defending well as Svyatogor loads up on a big left hand.
Rockefeller fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Svyatogor out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Richard Rockefeller !
An out of breath and clearly excited Richard Rockefeller thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Svyatogor down.
Olsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Svyatogor blocks a head kick by Olsen.
Olsen throws a push kick but Svyatogor slaps the foot to one side.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends Olsen's belly button to the back.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor lands a jab.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Svyatogor clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olsen.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Svyatogor fails to land.
I was talking to Olsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Olsen blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a hook to the body
and Svyatogor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand #KD#
and Olsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Svyatogor! Olsen lets Svyatogor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen cracks Svyatogor with a left hook right on the temple and Svyatogor goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Olsen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Svyatogor is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
An out of breath Kjetil Olsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Svyatogor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target. #CL#
Svyatogor rushes Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hallbjornsson.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Hallbjornsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Svyatogor fails to land.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hallbjornsson on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson - that landed with a thud.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson pushes Svyatogor against the cage. Hallbjornsson is working some dirty boxing. Hallbjornsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Svyatogor goes down! Svyatogor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hallbjornsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
After winning the bout, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 118 Harrison v Ghambe
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Fist throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Fist coming out on top.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor wants to clinch but Fist slips to the side
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. Fist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svyatogor.#T1#
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Fist misses.
We've been informed that Fist 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.
Svyatogor lands a right hook to the body.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Svyatogor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor 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.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
Svyatogor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Svyatogor's corner calls for a 1-2. Svyatogor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svyatogor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Svyatogor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fist presses Svyatogor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Svyatogor lands a shot to the body.
Fist gets through Svyatogor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svyatogor has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Svyatogor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svyatogor lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Svyatogor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fist avoids it.
Svyatogor pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor lands with a right to the head.
Fist blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fist working aggressively here.
Fist working aggressively here.
Svyatogor tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Svyatogor as the two fighters clinch.
Fist looks winded!
A short uppercut from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Fist is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor has Fist pressed against the cage. He pushes Fist back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Svyatogor throws a beautiful elbow that sends Fist crashing to the floor! Svyatogor piles on the pressure with more strikes! Fist is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. De Vries moves away and avoids it.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vries throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
Svyatogor scores with a nice head shot.
De Vries misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from De Vries.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Svyatogor.
A shot to the liver by De Vries. Beautiful body shot.
Svyatogor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Vries throws a front kick aimed at Svyatogor's knee but Svyatogor avoids it well.
De Vries bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svyatogor's head backwards.
De Vries with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
De Vries throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
De Vries misses with a jab to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends De Vries's belly button to the back.
De Vries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svyatogor stuns De Vries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from De Vries.
De Vries falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vries throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Vries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Vries looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
De Vries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Vries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries lands a glancing blow to the side of Svyatogor's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Vries misses with a hook
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by De Vries misses
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses.
De Vries throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vries swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
De Vries misses with a two punch combination.
De Vries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Vries with a body shot.
De Vries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Vries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svyatogor jabs De Vries to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
De Vries misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor tries to counter with a clinch but De Vries shakes him off and moves away.
Svyatogor tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Svyatogor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Svyatogor scores with a hook.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from De Vries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Vries is looking to clinch. #T4#
De Vries misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svyatogor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vries moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
De Vries takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Vries throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but De Vries avoids it with no problem.
De Vries tries a head kick but it misses.
Svyatogor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Vries throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Vries misses with a hook to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by De Vries - just one landing.
De Vries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svyatogor's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Vries under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. De Vries does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ambroos De Vries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Vries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Vries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Vries misses with a low kick.
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
Svyatogor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vries throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor wants to counter the offense by De Vries and move into the clinch position.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Vries might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Vries misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
De Vries scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Vries has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Vries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries looks to land a combination but Svyatogor avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Svyatogor misses.
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot that snaps De Vries's head back.
De Vries throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
De Vries with a hook.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Vries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svyatogor tries to counter with a clinch but De Vries shakes him off and moves away.
De Vries tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but De Vries uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vries misses with a hook to the body
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
De Vries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Vries wants to clinch up but Svyatogor keeps it at a distance.
De Vries misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Vries with a body shot.
A head kick from De Vries lands but Svyatogor takes it in his stride.
De Vries wants to land a leg kick but Svyatogor is out of range.
De Vries sets himself, and Svyatogor steps forward looking for the clinch! De Vries avoids it this time.#T2#
De Vries fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from De Vries lands but Svyatogor takes it in his stride.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries lands a head shot.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor cracks a nice hook into De Vries's ribs.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends De Vries's belly button to the back.
De Vries on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Vries misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Svyatogor clobbers De Vries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Vries wants to slow Svyatogor down by chopping away at his legs.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vries.
De Vries moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Vries.
De Vries is looking to land body kicks.
De Vries with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Vries misses the body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Vries's head backwards.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Vries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Vries connects with a body shot that sends Svyatogor's belly button to the back.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries misses with a body punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but De Vries moved out of range.
Svyatogor lands a lovely overhand right.
Svyatogor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Vries.
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
De Vries throws a leg kick
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
De Vries throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an overhand right that lands on De Vries's shoulder, as De Vries tries to avoid the shot.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svyatogor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ambroos De Vries's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by De Vries.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. De Vries saw that one coming.
De Vries misses with a double jab
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Vries throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Ambroos De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
De Vries tries to clinch up.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Svyatogor dodges the punch combination from De Vries.
De Vries throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor. #T1#
De Vries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svyatogor feints a jab promting De Vries to slip. Svyatogor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Vries slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Vries swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but De Vries avoids it with no problem.
De Vries gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from De Vries.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svyatogor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svyatogor lands with a hook. De Vries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Vries misses with a shot to the body
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
De Vries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svyatogor doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Svyatogor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svyatogor lands with an overhand left.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Vries takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
De Vries closes the distance and clinches.
De Vries is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Vries backwards.
Svyatogor digs a right hand underneath De Vries's ribcage. De Vries let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Svyatogor pushes De Vries back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor is working De Vries over against the cage.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Vries takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svyatogor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Vriess head. #CUT2#Ambroos De Vries's cut is getting worse.
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vries's defenses.
Svyatogor has De Vries pushed against the cage.
Svyatogor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a right hand. #CUT2#Ambroos De Vries's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor. #ROC2#De Vries is rocked!
Svyatogor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh De Vries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Ambroos De Vries's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinched against the cage, Svyatogor lands a big elbow that drops De Vries! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - De Vries is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a shot to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Svyatogor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Svyatogor steps away.
Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Svyatogor misses the body punch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svyatogor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Svyatogor misses.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor misses the jab.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Svyatogor backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Svyatogor manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Svyatogor off balance momentarily.
Svyatogor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Nice jab there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svyatogor lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Svyatogor cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Svyatogor lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Anderson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Svyatogor has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Svyatogor moved away.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Anderson misses.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Svyatogor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Svyatogor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Svyatogor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svyatogor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svyatogor with a nice cross.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Svyatogor with a body shot.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
As Anderson looks to move away, Svyatogor throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Svyatogor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Svyatogor with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Svyatogor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Svyatogor moved away.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Svyatogor cracks Anderson with a good jab.#T1#
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Svyatogor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Svyatogor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svyatogor connects with a jab.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Svyatogor really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Svyatogor throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Anderson slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Svyatogor down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Svyatogor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Svyatogor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Svyatogor! Anderson dives in looking to finish! Svyatogor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Noah Anderson 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: Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Svyatogor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svyatogor lands a right hand.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Svyatogor effectively controlling the action here.
Svyatogor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Svyatogor is controlling the position.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes looks winded!
Svyatogor digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Svyatogor lands a shot to the body.
Svyatogor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor slows down the pace here.
Svyatogor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Svyatogor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Svyatogor to work.
We've been informed that Barnes 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.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free but Svyatogor has control.
Our sources have told us that Svyatogor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svyatogor digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svyatogor stalling. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor lands a shot to the body.
Svyatogor lands a right hand.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Svyatogor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Svyatogor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Svyatogor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barnes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barnes drops to his knees and Svyatogor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor retains his heavyweight title!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White misses with a hook
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svyatogor tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White loads up on a big right hand but Svyatogor slips the punch.
White connects with a jab.
White throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from White misses.
White throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor lands a right hook to the body.
White misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
White misses with a looping left.
White misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Denis White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Svyatogor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Denis White has been cut.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Svyatogor.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Svyatogor lands a right hand.
Svyatogor scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#White is rocked!
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Svyatogor dips a shoulder and cracks White with a mighty uppercut! White falls back against the cage and Svyatogor unloads with a barrage of strikes! White is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Svyatogor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor is the new heavyweight champion!
Dimitri Svyatogor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Byzantium 24
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Svyatogor forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Svyatogor fails to land.
Svyatogor throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Svyatogor lands an uppercut.
Svyatogor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Svyatogor lands with a right to the head.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Svyatogor scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Svyatogor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Svyatogor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. White can't fight it off and eventually Svyatogor manages to take the fight to the floor. White looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Svyatogor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svyatogor trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Svyatogor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
White looking to control but Svyatogor passes into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Svyatogor trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to roll over but Svyatogor keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Svyatogor seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Svyatogor trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svyatogor on the ground.#T3#
Svyatogor prevents White from improving his position.#SUB2#
Svyatogor is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Svyatogor seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Svyatogor is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Svyatogor seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svyatogor is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White is in trouble now - Svyatogor has advanced to mount!
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Svyatogor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White can't escape the position.
Svyatogor trying to control but White is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White tries to lock up and control but Svyatogor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Svyatogor tries to control but White wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svyatogor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Svyatogor wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position.
Svyatogor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Svyatogor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but White defends it well.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up
and White counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Svyatogor rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Svyatogor has double underhooks.
Svyatogor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svyatogor is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svyatogor misses with a punch on the inside.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Denis White has been cut.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Svyatogor won't allow it.
Svyatogor keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svyatogor tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Svyatogor.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside.
White takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#White is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is pressed against the cage. Svyatogor pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts White! Two more big strikes from Svyatogor and White crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A very excited looking Dimitri Svyatogor 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: Byzantium 21
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Svyatogor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svyatogor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fernros backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Fredrik Fernros has been cut.
Svyatogor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernros.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernros misses.
Fernros slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Fernros is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Fernros ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernros moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernros connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Fernros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Svyatogor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernros's head.
Fernros walks into a jab.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but Fernros slips the punch.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor connects with a single shot there.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Fernros blocks it.
Fernros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Fernros.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Fernros misses with the combination.
Fernros misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Svyatogor stalks Fernros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernros's face. Fernros staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernros.
Fernros sizes up Svyatogor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svyatogor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernros.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Fernros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernros.
Fernros misses with a hook
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svyatogor misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernros misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Fernros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernros.
Fernros looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Svyatogor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#That has opened up Fredrik Fernros's cut even more.
Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernros.
Fernros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor lands a jab to the nose.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Fernros's head but Fernros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Svyatogor swings for the body but Fernros moves out of range.
Fernros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Fernros moved out of range.
Svyatogor thuds his right hand into Fernros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Fernros's cut.
That's time! Svyatogor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Fernros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernros misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut
letting Fernros counter with a right hand.
Fernros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernros! But no joy.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Fernros avoids it easily.#T1#
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut
and Fernros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor throws a series of punches but Fernros moves out of range.
Fernros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fernros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernros misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernros on the side of the head.
Svyatogor misses with the combination.
Fernros throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends Fernros's belly button to the back.
Svyatogor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernros throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor is looking for a counter combo.
Svyatogor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svyatogor swings for the body but Fernros moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Fernros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernros avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
It seemed like Fernros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Svyatogor catches Fernros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Fernros misses its intended target.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernros manages to avoid it.
Fernros throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Fernros seems unphased. #CUT#The cut above Fredrik Fernros's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Svyatogor lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Fernros goes down and covers up as Svyatogor starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
An out of breath Dimitri Svyatogor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Fredrik Fernros spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 17
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson has Svyatogor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Svyatogor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svyatogor prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Svyatogor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Svyatogor breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svyatogor doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Svyatogor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferguson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Svyatogor scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Svyatogor there.
Svyatogor scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Svyatogor does no damage. #T2##CL#
Ferguson rushes Svyatogor and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Svyatogor holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferguson gets through Svyatogor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Svyatogor.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svyatogor.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Svyatogor controls the action. #BC2#
Svyatogor breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC2#
Svyatogor breaks the clinch.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor fails to land with a series of punches.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Svyatogor moves out of range. #CL#
Ferguson rushes Svyatogor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Ferguson jumps guard but Svyatogor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Some wild striking there from Svyatogor. #T4#
Ferguson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Svyatogor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svyatogor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferguson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Svyatogor will feel that in the morning.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.#CL#
Ferguson clinches up with Svyatogor and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Svyatogor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Svyatogor.
Good standup being displayed there by Svyatogor as he connects with a hook.
Svyatogor with a nice cross.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor misses with the combination.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Ferguson swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range. #T1#
Svyatogor stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson lands a jab to Svyatogor's midsection.
Svyatogor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferguson throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson lands a really nice looking cross but Svyatogor seems unphased.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson. #T2#
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A big left from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ferguson clinches up with Svyatogor and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Svyatogor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson jumps guard but Svyatogor stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Svyatogor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Svyatogor has had enough of the clinch but Ferguson keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Khabib Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Svyatogor pushes him off.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferguson with a body shot.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svyatogor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Svyatogor keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Svyatogor gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svyatogor smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Svyatogor. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Svyatogor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Svyatogor misses.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses the body punch
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Ferguson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svyatogor sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Svyatogor avoids it.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Svyatogor as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Svyatogor digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svyatogor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ferguson backs off Svyatogor throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Svyatogor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson is looking to counter the offense by Svyatogor and move into the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Svyatogor. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Khabib Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Svyatogor to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Svyatogor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ferguson looks to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Svyatogor.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Svyatogor throws a counter combo.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Svyatogor misses with the combination. #T4#
A left and a right from Svyatogor both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Svyatogor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor with a hook.
Svyatogor jabs at Ferguson's body.
Svyatogor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferguson's hands.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson feinted with a counter takedown.

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

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

Judge William Gold scores the fight for Dimitri Svyatogor!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Dimitri Svyatogor!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Dimitri Svyatogor!

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

Event: Byzantium 13
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Svyatogor moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner is trying to push Svyatogor away but Svyatogor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svyatogor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Svyatogor lands a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Svyatogor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##CL#
Svyatogor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Svyatogor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Svyatogor keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner misses with a hook
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner looks winded!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner tries to bum rush Svyatogor with a series of wild strikes but Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svyatogor throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Svyatogor.#KD#
Svyatogor lands a big uppercut and Turner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turner looks OK. Svyatogor waves Turner back to his feet!#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Svyatogor measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Turner! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Our winner, Dimitri Svyatogor, 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: Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svyatogor cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
White 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.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Svyatogor misses with a series of wild punches.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svyatogor has time to react.
White moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svyatogor tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White tests Svyatogor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Svyatogor's jaw. Svyatogor's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! White does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis White!
Denis White is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Denis White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Byzantium 5
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor throws a right and a left that Tsmfimsfnd avoids nicely.
Svyatogor scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Svyatogor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsmfimsfnd eats them both and turns towards Svyatogor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Svyatogor lands with a right hand.
Svyatogor misses with a wild combination.
Svyatogor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsmfimsfnd takes one to the side of the head.
Svyatogor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tsmfimsfnd falls backwards - clearly groggy! Svyatogor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dimitri Svyatogor 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: Byzantium 2
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor throws a series of punches but Polo avoids them all with ease.
Polo slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Polo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svyatogor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svyatogor throws a one two combo.
Svyatogor jabs at Polo's body.
A combination from Svyatogor does no damage. #KD#
Svyatogor lands a big uppercut and Polo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Polo looks OK. Svyatogor waves Polo back to his feet!#ROC#Polo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Svyatogor delivers a spinning backfist that drops Polo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dimitri Svyatogor!
An out of breath Dimitri Svyatogor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.
Svyatogor swats away the attempt to clinch by Haardt.
Svyatogor defending well as Haardt loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.#KD#
Svyatogor sends Haardt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Svyatogor is motioning to the referee to let Haardt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Svyatogor misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Svyatogor tries to keep at a distance but Haardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Svyatogor tries to break free but Haardt pushes him back against the cage.
Haardt looking to throw knees to the head but Svyatogor is blocking nicely.
Svyatogor is trying to force a seperation but Haardt has the dominant position.
Svyatogor is trying to break the clinch but Haardt has him pressed against the cage.
Svyatogor wants to get back to striking at distance but Haardt won't allow it.
Haardt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svyatogor avoids it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Haardt has eaten all the pies!
Svyatogor is trying to stall.
Haardt misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor can't break the clinch.
Haardt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svyatogor avoids it.
Svyatogor can't break the clinch. #T1#
Svyatogor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haardt throws an elbow that misses.
Haardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Haardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haardt pushes off an throws an elbow but Svyatogor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Svyatogor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Haardt forces Svyatogor back against the cage and clinches.
Svyatogor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svyatogor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svyatogor wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haardt.
Svyatogor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haardt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svyatogor is defending well for now.
Haardt has Svyatogor pressed against the cage. #T2#
Haardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svyatogor.
Haardt tries a body shot but Svyatogor blocks it.
Haardt keeps control of Svyatogor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haardt lands an uppercut.
Svyatogor is trying to force a seperation but Haardt has the dominant position.#BC#
Svyatogor breaks the clinch.
Haardt moves forwards but Svyatogor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Svyatogor is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Svyatogor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Svyatogor lands a big right hand that sends Haardt crashing to the mat! Svyatogor stays standing though and waves Haardt back to his feet!#ROC#Haardt is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Bertel Haardt's cut even more.
Svyatogor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Svyatogor cracks Haardt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haardt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Svyatogor finish him?
Haardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Svyatogor finish him?#CUT#The cut above Bertel Haardt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Haardt tries to get into range but Svyatogor steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Haardt! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Svyatogor scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Zabel is looking to clinch but Svyatogor is avoiding it.
Zabel tries to clinch there but Svyatogor circles away. #CL#
Svyatogor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Zabel 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Rudy Zabel has been cut.
Svyatogor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svyatogor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike.
Zabel struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor keeps the fight on the outside.
Zabel throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zabel! Svyatogor lets Zabel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Zabel is rocked!
Zabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Zabel is still on wobbly legs! Can Svyatogor finish him?
Svyatogor lands with a right and another and another! Zabel is in big trouble! Svyatogor lands again and this time it's lights out for Zabel! A quality knockout there for Svyatogor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A relieved looking Dimitri Svyatogor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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