Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Jcool tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
Kushnirov with the counter takedown but Jcool avoids it easily.
Kushnirov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jcool misses with a takedown attempt - Kushnirov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kushnirov feints the counter takedown.
Jcool misses with a looping right.
And Kushnirov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jcool pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown. Kushnirov tries to sprawl out of it but Jcool keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kushnirov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool goes for a double leg but Kushnirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kushnirov continues to drive forward.
Kushnirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jcool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kushnirov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jcool's efforts to push away.
Jcool has had enough of the clinch but Kushnirov keeps him there for the moment.
Jcool gets underhooks to prevent Kushnirov's takedown attempt.
Jcool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jcool gets underhooks to prevent Kushnirov's takedown attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kushnirov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Jcool's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jcool is pushing Kushnirov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jcool tries to circle away but Kushnirov has him pinned against the cage.
Jcool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kushnirov has Jcool pressed against the cage, preventing Jcool from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Jcool is trying to push Kushnirov away but Kushnirov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kushnirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kushnirov can't get the takedown.
Jcool prevents the takedown attempt.
Kushnirov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jcool is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jcool stops a takedown attempt from Kushnirov.
Jcool is trying to push Kushnirov away but Kushnirov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kushnirov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jcool seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kushnirov can turn it around.
Jcool fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jcool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kushnirov.
Jcool is trying to break the clinch but Kushnirov has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool is pressed up against the cage. Kushnirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jcool down to the mat. Jcool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Jcool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jcool throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jcool.
Jcool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov feints the counter takedown.
Abdul Jcool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kushnirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Jcool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jcool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool has a takedown stuffed.
Kushnirov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jcool misses with a two punch combination.
Kushnirov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jcool defends it well.
Jcool is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jcool defends it well.
Jcool changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov tries to avoid it but Jcool manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kushnirov to the ground. Kushnirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jcool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jcool defends it well.
Jcool throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Jcool tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jcool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Jcool throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Jcool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jcool misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov with the counter takedown but Jcool avoids it easily.
Jcool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jcool just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov feints the counter takedown.
Kushnirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jcool. Jcool gets slowly back to his feet.
Kushnirov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Jcool throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kushnirov but Kushnirov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jcool just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jcool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Jcool.
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 Abdul Jcool will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jcool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov with the counter takedown but Jcool avoids it easily.
Jcool moves in looking to clinch but Kushnirov pushes him off.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jcool fails to land the takedown.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jcool or perhaps it was just good defense by Kushnirov, which made it look bad.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kushnirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kushnirov leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kushnirov as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jcool lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kushnirov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kushnirov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jcool closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kushnirov circles away.#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.
Jcool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kushnirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jcool tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jcool tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jcool is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Kushnirov with the counter takedown but Jcool avoids it easily.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jcool.
Jcool tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
Jcool looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jcool shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kushnirov pinned against the cage. Kushnirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kushnirov feints the counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown. Kushnirov tries to sprawl out of it but Jcool keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kushnirov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kushnirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jcool 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: VF 3: Roman Vs Chavan
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Wiener looks for the body kick but Kushnirov saw that one coming.
Wiener looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wiener throws a front kick that sends Kushnirov stumbling back into the cage.
Kushnirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Wiener lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener throws a push kick but Kushnirov slaps the foot to one side.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.
Wiener misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Wiener throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wiener.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Wiener.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Wiener avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.
That kick from Wiener tenderised Kushnirov's leg. Kushnirov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wiener ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Kushnirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Wiener thows a body kick. Kushnirov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Wiener misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov tries to counter with a takedown but Wiener is quick to defend against it.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wiener throws a front kick that sends Kushnirov stumbling back into the cage.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kushnirov is breathing heavily.
Wiener throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiener. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.
Wiener misses with a head kick. #T4#
Wiener goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiener throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wiener connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Wiener dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kushnirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiener. That one must have hurt.
Wiener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kushnirov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wiener looks for the body kick but Kushnirov saw that one coming.
Kushnirov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Wiener avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wiener.
Kushnirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiener. That one must have hurt.
Wiener throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Wiener.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Wiener throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Wiener has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wiener tries to land a front kick but Kushnirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.
Wiener looks for the body kick but Kushnirov saw that one coming.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiener. Kushnirov shrugs it off though.
Wiener is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kushnirov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Wiener.
Kushnirov tries to counter with a takedown but Wiener is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Wiener scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Wiener avoids it well and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wiener.
Wiener tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kushnirov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wiener won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiener is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Wiener is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Wiener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wiener misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Kushnirov's side.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Wiener.
Kushnirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kushnirov blocks the body kick.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener tries to land a front kick but Kushnirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wiener tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiener.
Walter Wiener seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Wiener wants to slow Kushnirov down by chopping away at his legs.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.
Walter Wiener is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Kushnirov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wiener wants to stand but Kushnirov is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SU#
Kushnirov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiener sprawls and moves away.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Wiener explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kushnirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wiener shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Wiener gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kushnirov counters with a single leg into guard. Wiener didn't expect that.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kushnirov manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiener can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Wiener has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiener is looking to escape.#T4##SU#
Kushnirov decides to stand and escape the position.
Wiener throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wiener lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kushnirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wiener delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiener misses with a low kick as Kushnirov jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Wiener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wiener 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 Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jukassa digs a good hook to Kushnirov's body.
Jukassa lunges at Kushnirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kushnirov's hand.
Jukassa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kushnirovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jukassa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Jukassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jukassa scores with a nice right hand.
Jukassa throws a shot to the body.
Jukassa misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it well and moves away.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Jukassa misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukassa sprawls and moves away.
Jukassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukassa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Jukassa sizes up Kushnirov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Jukassa.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jukassa works Kushnirov's body with a nice hook.
Jukassa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Jukassa.
Kushnirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jukassa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukassa throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it well and moves away.
Jukassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it well and moves away.
Jukassa missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice jab there from Jukassa.
Jukassa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jukassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kushnirov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov defending well as Jukassa loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jukassa.
Jukassa misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Zett Jukassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Jukassa.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov tries to counter with a takedown but Jukassa is quick to defend against it.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa throws an overhand right that lands on Kushnirov's shoulder, as Kushnirov tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Jukassa misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jukassa.
Kushnirov attempts a counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jukassa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Jukassa darts in and clinches Kushnirov up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukassa looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa cracks Kushnirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jukassa lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Kushnirov moves forwards but Jukassa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Jukassa.
Jukassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukassa.
Jukassa scores with a punch to the head.
Jukassa lands a nice shot that snaps Kushnirov's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Kushnirov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa misses with a body shot.
Jukassa connects with a jab.
Jukassa thuds his right hand into Kushnirov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukassa misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukassa.
Jukassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukassa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!
Zett Jukassa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it. #CL#
Kushnirov gets a clinch.
Kitsuragi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.#CL#
Kushnirov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kitsuragi gets tackled into the cage by Kushnirov. Kushnirov maintains the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .#T1#
Kushnirov tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi is looking for the big counter here.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitsuragi jabs Kushnirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitsuragi swinging wildly here.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses. #T2##CL#
Kushnirov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.#CL#
Kushnirov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kushnirov walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Kushnirov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kushnirov moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Kushnirov throws out a leg kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range and Kushnirov only half commits.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kitsuragi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi lands an overhand right.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kushnirov rushes Kitsuragi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Kitsuragi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.#CL#
Kushnirov clinches up with Kitsuragi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Kushnirov. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitsuragi throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kushnirov forces Kitsuragi back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kushnirov working aggressively here.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kushnirov walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kushnirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kushnirov wants to clinch but Kitsuragi slips to the side
and Kitsuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kushnirov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitsuragi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Kitsuragi thows a body kick. Kushnirov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kitsuragi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsuragi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushnirov steps away.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Kitsuragi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi lunges at Kushnirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kushnirov's hand.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov wants to clinch
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away. #T3#
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kushnirov wants to clinch
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitsuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov connects with a right hand. Kitsuragi shakes it off.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Kitsuragi catches Kushnirov right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Kushnirov closes the distance and clinches.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitsuragi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
Kitsuragi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilya Kushnirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kushnirov. #T4#
Kitsuragi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kushnirov or not.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand.
Kushnirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the head.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kitsuragi . Beautiful body shot.
Kushnirov tries to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a low kick, right behind Kushnirov 's knee.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kushnirov moves into the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitsuragi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
A short right from Kushnirov on the inside.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov gets through Kitsuragi 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kushnirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kushnirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitsuragi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kushnirov's head.
Kitsuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.#T1#
Kitsuragi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitsuragi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kushnirov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitsuragi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kushnirov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitsuragi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice head shot.
Kitsuragi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kushnirov under the eye.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Kitsuragi . Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.#T3#
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Kitsuragi there.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kitsuragi tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Kushnirov has Kitsuragi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kitsuragi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to 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!
Good exchange - Kitsuragi coming out on top.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to the head.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov wants to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
Kitsuragi throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kushnirov moves into the clinch.
Kushnirov working aggressively here.
Kitsuragi is leaning against Kushnirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kitsuragi 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
A very excited looking Kim Kitsuragi 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: C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
A big right from White misses.
White misses with a body shot.
White clobbers Kushnirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White takes one to the chin there.
Kushnirov digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
White avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
White throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kushnirov.
Jab from White.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
White takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot.
White lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kushnirov as White shoots in.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by White.#T1#
Kushnirov takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White tries for a takedown but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov jabs at White's body.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov stuffs the takedown.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick. #TD#
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kushnirov is wriggling around but White manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
White is working for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kushnirov 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.#SUB#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending well. #T2#
White wants to pass to mount but Kushnirov is defending the position. #SUB#
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
White seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
White seems to be working for a kimura but Kushnirov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kushnirov defends it well. #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.#SUB#
White is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kushnirov as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnirov is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kushnirov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Kushnirov in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Kushnirov pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by White.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kushnirov tries to sprawl but White drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
White seems to be working for a kimura but Kushnirov defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
White is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kushnirov reverses the position - he's now on top in White's guard.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thor White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.#SUB#
White has an active guard here but Kushnirov has managed to pass into half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Kushnirov has control of the leg.
Kushnirov tries to stand and escape but White is controlling the position. #T3##SU2#
Kushnirov stands up and beckons White to join him on the feet.
A head kick from Kushnirov lands but White takes it in his stride.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
White looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes one to the chin there.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for White.
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!#TD#
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kushnirov pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
White blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
A cross from White lands.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
White misses the jab.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kushnirov pinned against the cage. Kushnirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov throws a lazy head kick
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kushnirov tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White lands with a straight right. Kushnirov didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKushnirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
White dives in and grabs Kushnirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kushnirov pushes down on White's head and hops out.#T1#
White closes the distance and clinches up with Kushnirov, looking for a takedown. White pushes Kushnirov against the cage but Kushnirov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Kushnirov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Kushnirov lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White misses the shot to the body.
White dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a jab.#T2#
Kushnirov misses with a wild combination.
White throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White stuns Kushnirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov misses with a combination
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
White throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnirov cracks White with an open hand slap.
White avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
White walks into a jab.
White throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.#TD#
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kushnirov is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Kushnirov pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #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!
Kushnirov throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White 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.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKushnirov.
Kushnirov feints a jab promting White to slip. Kushnirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. White slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kushnirov with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kushnirov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Kushnirov sizes up Kururugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Kururugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kururugi down.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kururugi moves away.
Kururugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov lands with a straight right. Kururugi didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Kururugi's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov tests Kururugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kururugi moved out of range.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
An inside leg kick from Kururugi misses.
Kururugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kururugi checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kururugi loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.#T1#
Kushnirov lands a slapping body shot.
Kushnirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kururugi on the side of the head.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kururugi.
Kushnirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kushnirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Kururugi.
Jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws out a powerful jab.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kururugi misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kururugi rushes Kushnirov and presses him up against the cage.
Kururugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Kururugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kururugi blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Kururugi misses with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov throws a good cross that connects.
Kururugi misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kururugi throws out the jab.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kururugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kururugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Kururugi avoids it easily.#T4#
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kururugi should have avoided that one.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Kururugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kururugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov throws a combination that misses
and Kururugi counters with a solid body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kushnirov blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Kururugi blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Kururugi tried to counter with a leg kick but Kushnirov avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Kururugi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kururugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kururugi needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kururugi misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a body kick.
Kururugi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kururugi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov cracks Kururugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov digs a good body shot into Kururugi's ribs.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a body shot
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a good low kick that Kushnirov was not able to check.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kururugi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kururugi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Kururugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kururugi down. #T2#
Kururugi throws a body kick that misses.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Kururugi slips the punch.
Kururugi throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kururugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kururugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kururugi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov connects with a right hand. Kururugi shakes it off.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kururugi.
Kushnirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kururugi in his tracks.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kururugi.
Kururugi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kururugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov with a jab.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Kururugi.
Kururugi throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kururugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kururugi ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kururugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Kururugi looks to land a body kick but Kushnirov moved away.
Kururugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kururugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kururugi's sensitive parts.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kururugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Kururugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kururugi lands a jab to Kushnirov's midsection.
Kushnirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Kushnirov both land. Nice combination.
Kururugi misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kururugi.
Kururugi lands with a straight right. Kushnirov didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kururugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov works Kururugi's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kururugi blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kururugi slips under a jab.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Kururugi finds it's way through Kushnirov's defenses.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kururugi was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kururugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kushnirov finds it's way through Kururugi's defenses.
Kururugi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kururugi misses with a hook.
Kururugi scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a head kick that Kururugi semi-blocks.
Kushnirov cracks Kururugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kururugi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kururugi blocks a jab.
Kururugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi misses with a hook.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov checks a low kick from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi moved away.#T3#
Kushnirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kururugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kushnirov's head.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kururugi tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kururugi at a distance.
Kururugi throws a solid leg kick but Kushnirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kururugi.
Kururugi moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Kururugi ducks down to avoid it.
Kururugi avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kururugi blocks a jab.
A left lands for Kushnirov.
Kururugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kururugi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Kururugi connects with the punch.
Kururugi walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
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!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Kururugi saw that one coming.
A jab from Kushnirov does it's job there.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kururugi.
Suzaku Kururugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kururugi takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
A victorious Ilya Kushnirov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coryatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coryatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kushnirov.
Crunch! Coryatt slams his shin into Kushnirov's torso.
Coryatt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Coryatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
enabling Coryatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Coryatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
A shot to the body from Kushnirov misses
and Coryatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Coryatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coryatt throws a head kick but Kushnirov moves out of range. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coryatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kushnirov darts in looking for a takedown but Coryatt gets double underhooks and turns Kushnirov into the cage.
Coryatt's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Coryatt fails to land.
Kushnirov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coryatt is defending well.#BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnirov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coryatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coryatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coryatt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coryatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kushnirov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coryatt swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt misses with a hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coryatt.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Coryatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chris Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kushnirov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coryatt defends it nicely.
Kushnirov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coryatt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coryatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coryatt throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Coryatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coryatt looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coryatt as he avoids it easily.
Kushnirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kushnirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coryatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kushnirov has time to react.
Coryatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Coryatt.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coryatt moves away.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coryatt's head.
Coryatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kushnirov's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kushnirov.
A lazy body kick from Coryatt
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coryatt.
Coryatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Coryatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coryatt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kushnirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Kushnirov misses with a takedown
and Coryatt counters with a low kick, right behind Kushnirov 's knee.
Coryatt slips under a jab.
Kushnirov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coryatt defends it nicely.
Kushnirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coryatt as he avoids it easily.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Coryatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Coryatt avoids nicely.
Coryatt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coryatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coryatt thows a leg kick but Kushnirov checks it
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kushnirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Coryatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kushnirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coryatt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coryatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Coryatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coryatt throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Coryatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coryatt connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coryatt circles away.
Coryatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Coryatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coryatt missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Coryatt.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab
and Coryatt counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Coryatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coryatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Coryatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov cracks Coryatt with an open hand slap.
Coryatt misses with a straight left.
Coryatt misses with a hook
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coryatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coryatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
Chris Coryatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coryatt slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kushnirov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coryatt avoids it really well and circles away.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Coryatt avoids nicely.
Kushnirov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov with the inside leg kick.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Coryatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
Kushnirov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coryatt sprawls well. Coryatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kushnirov gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Coryatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kushnirov fails with the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coryatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coryatt throws a leg kick that misses.
As Coryatt backs away, Kushnirov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Coryatt's leg. Coryatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coryatt sizes up Kushnirov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kushnirov goes for a double leg but Coryatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coryatt continues to drive forward.
Coryatt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kushnirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kushnirov blocks the elbow strike. #T4##BC2#
Coryatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coryatt misses with a looping right.
Coryatt leaves Kushnirov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coryatt throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coryatt feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
Coryatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Coryatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Coryatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kushnirov. #KD2#
Coryatt lands a big head kick that sends Kushnirov tumbling to the mat! Coryatt takes a step backwards and waves Kushnirov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kushnirov is rocked!
Coryatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Kushnirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kushnirov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coryatt counters with a huge left! Kushnirov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Coryatt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kushnirov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Coryatt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coryatt!
An out of breath Chris Coryatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C183: Frost vs Ochoa
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Atunes's leg but Atunes calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Kushnirov connects with a single shot there.
Atunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kushnirov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kushnirov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Kushnirov's body.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov shoots in for a double leg but Atunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atunes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kushnirov blocks it well.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Atunes.
Atunes 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kushnirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Kushnirov goes for a double leg but Atunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atunes continues to drive forward.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a takedown
and Atunes counters with a big head kick but Kushnirov shrugs it off.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kushnirov.
Atunes has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Atunes tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov fails with the takedown
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kushnirov. Kushnirov gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Atunes as Kushnirov shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kushnirov lands a head kick. Atunes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kushnirov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atunes as he jumps to the side.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kushnirov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Kushnirov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Atunes.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kushnirov looks for a takedown but Atunes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atunes sprawls and moves away.
Kushnirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.#T2#
Kushnirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down. #CL2#
Atunes rushes Kushnirov and presses him up against the cage.
Atunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action. #TD#
Kushnirov successfully pulls guard.
Kushnirov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atunes pushing down on Kushnirov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Atunes controlling the action here.
Kushnirov is looking to control Atunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kushnirov avoid being mounted?#T3#
Atunes is looking to advance position but Kushnirov won't allow it.
Atunes controlling the action here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kushnirov wants to control but Atunes is keeping busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Atunes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kushnirov closes the distance and clinches up with Atunes, looking for a takedown. Kushnirov pushes Atunes against the cage but Atunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kushnirov with a body shot.
Edison Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnirov misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that Kushnirov was not able to check.
Kushnirov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
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 Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Atunes avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAtunes.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Atunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A jab from Kushnirov finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kushnirov somewhat.
Atunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kushnirov.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Kushnirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kushnirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kushnirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atunes circles away.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Kushnirov avoids it with no problem.
Atunes stuffs the takedown.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kushnirov. Kushnirov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edison Atunes.
Well Atunes 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edison Atunes!
As Edison Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: He will probably die later. Now bring me Pekka .. where u at man tits let’s run it back pussy!'.

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Girard looks to land a combination but Kushnirov avoids it well. #TD#
Girard gets a takedown into half guard.
Kushnirov is looking for a sweep. Girard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kushnirov is controlling Girard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Girard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.#T1#
Girard trying to control from half guard but Kushnirov is working away.
Kushnirov is looking for a sweep. Girard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kushnirov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Girard appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Girard feints and as Kushnirov raises his hands in defense, Girard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kushnirov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully.
Girard wants to stand but Kushnirov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kushnirov has his hands on Girard's head, controlling the position.
Kushnirov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kushnirov trying to control the position here.
Kushnirov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Girard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Girard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully.
Kushnirov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kushnirov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kushnirov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Girard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Girard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Girard controlling the pace.
Kushnirov tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Girard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Girard gets a double leg takedown into Kushnirov's guard.
Girard trying to control but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.
Kushnirov pulls Girard in close to prevent any damage.
Kushnirov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kushnirov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Girard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kushnirov has control of Girard's left arm, preventing Girard from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Girard misses with a combination
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Girard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Girard looking to score a takedown here. Kushnirov is defending well but Girard drives through and ends up in Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Kushnirov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Girard throws a sloppy strike and Kushnirov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Girard is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kushnirov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnirov in the body.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Wilson.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Wilson.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kushnirov digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a counter combo.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Wilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Kushnirov off balance momentarily.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnirov in the body.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Kushnirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kushnirov tries to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a jab to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Kushnirov moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kushnirov checks it well.
Kushnirov moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kushnirov is able to avoid easily.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Kushnirov's legs.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Wilson throws a push kick but Kushnirov slaps the foot to one side.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.
Kushnirov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a body kick that stops Kushnirov in his tracks momentarily.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 Blade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov blocks the body kick.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.
Wilson throws a low kick but Kushnirov avoids it.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kushnirov does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
As Kushnirov backs away, Wilson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Blade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.#T2#
Kushnirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson misses with the body kick
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp 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!
Kushnirov moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson throws a low kick but Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kushnirov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Wilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson cracks Kushnirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kushnirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov throws a counter combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Kushnirov misses with a straight right. #T4#
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Wilson.
Kushnirov defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kushnirov should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Blade Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson 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.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Kushnirov moved away.
Kushnirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Kushnirov shakes it off.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Kushnirov saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov misses with a hook.#T2#
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson tries to work over Kushnirov's front leg with a kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Wilson scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov throws a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Kushnirov's legs.
Wilson motions for Kushnirov to come forward. Wilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kushnirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kushnirov in his tracks. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kushnirov seems unphased.
Wilson throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov unleashes a big counter combination but Wilson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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 Blade Wilson.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Blade Wilson!
An out of breath Blade Wilson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kushnirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kushnirov works over Adam's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Adam scores with a nice head shot.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Adam lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Adam's ribs.
Adam catches Kushnirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnirov lands with an overhand left.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Adam throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Adam defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov defends it nicely.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov punishes Adam's body with a nice straight punch.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov. #T3#
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Adam checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Adam with a series of wild strikes but Adam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Kushnirov wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnirov is holding on to half guard well.
Kushnirov 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#
Adam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kushnirov wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adam is pressing down on Kushnirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnirov is holding on for now.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Kushnirov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Kushnirov 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#
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Kushnirov, which made it look bad.
Kushnirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Adam misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov jabs Adam right on the nose. Adam blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Adam scores with a takedown into Kushnirov's guard.#T1#
Adam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam trying to control but Kushnirov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kushnirov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam lands a shoulder strike.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam misses with some punches.
Kushnirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adam lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kushnirov wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Adam. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Adam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov misses with the body kick
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kushnirov moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Adam walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Adam down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam scores with a jab.
Adam scores with a hook.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Adam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kushnirov counters with a two punch combo.
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 Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Adam throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Adam down.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam blocks a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Adam cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Adam goes for a double leg but Kushnirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kushnirov continues to drive forward.
Adam lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Adam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Kushnirov misses
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Adam jumps back.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Adam throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kushnirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Adam slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Adam.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov unleashes a big counter combination but Adam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A jab lands there for Adam.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Kushnirov's belly button to the back.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Adam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully. #T4#
Adam advances position into side control!
Adam creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kushnirov is pushing Adam's head away, looking to escape. Adam manages to hold on to the position though.
Kushnirov is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kushnirov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Zsofka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Zsofka.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Zsofka's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka checks a low kick from Kushnirov.#T1#
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushnirov steps away.
Zsofka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kushnirov is looking to wear down Zsofka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Zsofka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kushnirov is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
It looked like Kushnirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zsofka staying out of range there.
Zsofka moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Zsofka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Zsofka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushnirov. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Zsofka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zsofka throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
Kushnirov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Zsofka throws a body kick.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Kushnirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Zsofka moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zsofka scrambles back to his feet.
Zsofka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kushnirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Zsofka's head.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zsofka thinks about the counter body kick.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Zsofka's body.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kushnirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
Zsofka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kushnirov has time to react.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Zsofka avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zsofka defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Zsofka throws a solid leg kick but Kushnirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsofka.
Kushnirov walks into a stiff left hand from Zsofka.
Kushnirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Zsofka blocks it.
Kushnirov works over Zsofka's head and body with a nice combination.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsofka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zsofka.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Zsofka misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zsofka just manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zsofka can do to turn this around?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Zsofka 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.
Zsofka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kushnirov checks it well.
Zsofka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zsofka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka. #T3#
Kushnirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zsofka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kushnirov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kushnirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zsofka doesn't seem bothered though.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Kushnirov misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Zsofka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zsofka is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.#T4#
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Zsofka.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Zsofka's ribs.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kushnirov back to the cage. Zsofka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka works the jab nicely.
Kushnirov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
Kushnirov pushes Zsofka away with a front kick.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Zsofka avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zsofka lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Kushnirov scores with a one two! Zsofka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Kushnirov moved away.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zsofka doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to land a front kick but Zsofka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov scores with a nice strike.
Zsofka misses with a left hand
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov lands with a cross. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Zsofka avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnirov's head backwards.
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Zsofka needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Zsofka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zsofka scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushnirov tries to land a front kick but Zsofka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baldimir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a 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!
Zsofka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov lands with an overhand left.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Zsofka seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov blocks a leg kick.
Zsofka tries to work over Kushnirov's front leg with a kick but Kushnirov checks it. #T3#
Zsofka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
Zsofka throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsofka if he has to take too many more of those.
Kushnirov lunges at Zsofka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zsofka's hand.
Nice body punch from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.#T4#
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Zsofka's body.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot that snaps Zsofka's head back.
Kushnirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a shot to the body.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kushnirov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
An out of breath Ilya Kushnirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Kushnirov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Kururugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov scores with a head kick. Kururugi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Kururugi.
Kushnirov wants to slow Kururugi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kushnirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kururugi's body.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kururugi avoids it with no problem.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Kushnirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Kururugi's ribs.#T1#
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kururugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov feints a jab promting Kururugi to slip. Kushnirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kururugi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Kururugi's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kururugi. That's going to slow Kushnirov down.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.#T2#
Kushnirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kururugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the head.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Kururugi with a series of wild strikes but Kururugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kushnirov backs away, Kururugi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kururugi misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
Kururugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kururugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kushnirov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kururugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kururugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kururugi moved out of range.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kururugi. Kururugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kururugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kururugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kururugi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kushnirov. That one must have hurt.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kururugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kururugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kururugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kururugi throws a leg kick but Kushnirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Kushnirov catches Kururugi right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kururugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kururugi moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kururugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
A clash of legs there as Kururugi blocks the low kick.
Kururugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kururugi misses with a double jab
and Kushnirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Kururugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kururugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kururugi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kururugi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Kururugi checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kururugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Kururugi checks it.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Kururugi strikes.
Kururugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnirov.#T2#
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Kururugi.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kururugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kururugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kururugi.
Kushnirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kururugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kururugi backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kururugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a shot to the body
and Kururugi counters with a left to the body.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kururugi throws out the jab. #T3#
Kururugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Kururugi 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.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kururugi.
Kururugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kururugi misses with a low kick as Kushnirov jumps back.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kururugi throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kururugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a big counter combination but Kushnirov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Kururugi lands a head shot.
Kururugi throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy head kick
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kururugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kururugi throws out a leg kick but Kushnirov moves out of range and Kururugi only half commits.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kururugi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kururugi works Kushnirov's body with a nice hook.
Kururugi blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kururugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kushnirov off the cage and back into range.
Kururugi lands a leg kick that knocks Kushnirov off balance momentarily.
Kururugi misses with a straight left.
Kururugi misses with a straight left.
Kururugi misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kururugi blocks a leg kick.
Kururugi is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi tried to score with a low kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kururugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kushnirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kururugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kushnirov's head. #T1#
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov lands the left hand.
Kururugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kushnirov backs away, Kururugi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kururugi defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kururugi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kururugi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kururugi manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kururugi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kururugi slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kururugi 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.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kururugi avoids it with no problem.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Kururugi avoids them all with ease.
Kururugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kururugi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Kururugi lands a body shot. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Kururugi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kururugi is looking to slow Kushnirov down with leg kicks.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Kururugi's head but Kururugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Kururugi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kushnirov finds it's target.
Good work by Kushnirov as he checks the leg kick.
Kushnirov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Kushnirov defending well as Kururugi loads up on a big left hand.
Kururugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov thows a leg kick but Kururugi checks it
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Kururugi moves out of range easily.
Kururugi misses with a body shot.
Kururugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Kururugi moves out of range.
Suzaku Kururugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kururugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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 Suzaku Kururugi.
Well Kushnirov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Our winner, Ilya Kushnirov, 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: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Obaminator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obaminator down.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator lands a head kick!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Obaminator forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Obaminator lands with a right to the head.
Obaminator lands a body punch.
Obaminator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obaminator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Kushnirov blocks it. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Obaminator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
An inside leg kick from Obaminator misses.
Kushnirov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
A left and a right from Kushnirov both land. Nice combination.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.#T2#
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obaminator there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Obaminator forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov tries to break the clinch but Obaminator is controlling the position.
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Obaminator moves into range and clinches up with Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Obaminator has him pressed against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kushnirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Obaminator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Obaminator throws a quick counter head kick but Kushnirov was just out of range.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obaminator's hands.
Obaminator staying out of range there.#T4#
Obaminator lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator looks to land a combination. Kushnirov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Obaminator cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obaminator drops his hands momentarily and Kushnirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Obaminator avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Obaminator drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
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 Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Obaminator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obaminator lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Kushnirov tries to land a body kick
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obaminator checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obaminator doesn't seem bothered though.
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Obaminator checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator jabs Kushnirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
A head kick lands from Obaminator that sends Kushnirov to the canvas. Kushnirov tries to scramble back to his feet but Obaminator brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Kushnirov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator controlling the position. #SUB#
Obaminator tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obaminator has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Obaminator trying to control the action but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obaminator passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kushnirov!
Kushnirov stops Obaminator from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kushnirov tries to lock up and control but Obaminator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obaminator trying to control but Kushnirov is having none of it. #T3#
Obaminator controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kushnirov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Obaminator.
Kushnirov tries to lock up and control but Obaminator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obaminator looking to control but Kushnirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Obaminator's lack of action.
Kushnirov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kushnirov 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#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Obaminator seems to be looking for submissions.
Obaminator uses his free foot to push down on Kushnirov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is controlling an arm, preventing Obaminator from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Obaminator thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kushnirov wants to hold on but Obaminator pushes him away.#SUB#
Kushnirov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Obaminator.
Obaminator avoids the attempt from Kushnirov to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with an outside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kushnirov throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
It appears Obaminator was looking to counter with a kick there.
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kushnirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to work over Obaminator's front leg with a kick but Obaminator checks it.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obaminator slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Obaminator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Obaminator cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kushnirov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov lunges at Obaminator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obaminator's hand.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Obaminator's leg. Obaminator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov wants to land a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Obaminator moved away.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Obaminator gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barack Obaminator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Obaminator blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Kushnirov.
I think Obaminator 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
A victorious Barack Obaminator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Kushnirov checks a low kick from Bryant.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Kushnirov cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bryant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant is looking to wear down Kushnirov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnirov swivels and escapes.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kushnirov. Beautiful body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Kushnirov takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Kushnirov avoids it well.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bryant.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Kushnirov backing up. Kushnirov nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryant staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bryant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.#T1##CL#
Bryant clinches. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Kushnirov there.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Kushnirov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant blocks a jab.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Bryant slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a head kick but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
It appears Bryant was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kushnirov with a hook.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kushnirov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov scores with a push kick.
Kushnirov punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Bryant.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryant's head.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hughes lunges at Kushnirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kushnirov's hand.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kushnirov doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov pushes Hughes away with a front kick.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Kushnirov's ribs.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes 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.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov jabs at Hughes's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the head.
Kushnirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Hughes misses the jab.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kushnirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Kushnirov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.#T2#
Kushnirov cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Kushnirov counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Kushnirov defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hughes if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Kushnirov motions for Hughes to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kushnirov jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.
Hughes misses the jab.
Kushnirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov is looking for a counter combo.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Kushnirov seems unphased.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kushnirov is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Kushnirov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Hughes lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kushnirov pinned against the cage. Kushnirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov 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#
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.
Hughes 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.
Kushnirov with the inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov is looking for a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well. #T1#
Kushnirov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov lands a jab.
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
A cross from Hughes lands.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Kushnirov throws a big counter combination but Hughes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hughes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kushnirov has got the better of the exchanges.
Hughes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Kushnirov lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Kushnirov throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hughes scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Kushnirov tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a nice head kick!
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kushnirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Kushnirov jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushnirov's half guard.

Kushnirov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hughes is on him like a limpet, forcing Kushnirov back against the cage.#T1#
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kushnirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Kushnirov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Kushnirov's shoulder, as Kushnirov tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov 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!
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Hughes.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a quick counter head kick but Hughes was just out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Hughes misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hughes takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kushnirov. #TD2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kushnirov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kushnirov'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.
Kushnirov gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Kushnirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4##BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Hughes.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kushnirov counter with a right hand.
Hughes scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kushnirov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1#
Diesel avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel blocks a jab.
As Kushnirov tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Kushnirov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kushnirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kushnirov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Kushnirov up against the cage.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kushnirov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kushnirov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diesel wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Diesel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kushnirov avoiding damage as Diesel throws knees to the body.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kushnirov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #BC2#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Diesel avoids it.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kushnirov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Diesel blocks a low kick nicely.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kushnirov pushes him off.
Diesel checks a low kick from Kushnirov.#CL#
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch. #T3#
Kushnirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Diesel has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #BC2#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov catches Diesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target. #T4#
Diesel wants to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kushnirov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Diesel blocks the low kick.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Diesel checks it.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diesel backs up against the cage.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diesel.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Diesel forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Diesel.#CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
Kushnirov cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Kushnirov scores with a leg kick.
Diesel throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Diesel 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.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov throws a counter combo.#T3##CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Kushnirov avoids nicely.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Diesel defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diesel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diesel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kushnirov back into the cage.#T4#
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel keeps control of Kushnirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov jabs Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Diesel tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
Diesel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diesel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKushnirov.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kushnirov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Kushnirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diesel in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Diesel moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand #CL#
and Diesel moves into the clinch.
Kushnirov dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diesel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diesel.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away. #CL#
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kushnirov has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel. #BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov works over Diesel's head and body with a nice combination.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel moves out of range as Kushnirov throws a body kick.
Kushnirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kushnirov throws a push kick but Diesel slaps the foot to one side.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kushnirov back into the cage.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kushnirov 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kushnirov lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voltsz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
A relieved looking Ilya Kushnirov 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: BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kururugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kururugi avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Kururugi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donk. Kushnirov catches Kururugi right on the button with a cross.
Kushnirov motions for Kururugi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov defending well as Kururugi loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Kururugi saw it coming and moves away.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kururugi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kururugi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kushnirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kururugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushnirov. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Kururugi misses.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kururugi.
Kururugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kushnirov blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kururugi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot that sends Kururugi's belly button to the back.
Kururugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Kururugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kururugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Kururugi's ribcage but misses.
Kururugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Kururugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kururugi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Kururugi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kururugi.
Kushnirov tries to land a front kick but Kururugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kururugi! But no joy.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kururugi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kururugi missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov scores with the left hand. Kururugi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Kururugi counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kururugi.
Kururugi 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.#T4#
Kururugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kururugi scores with a nice right hand.
Kururugi lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kururugi connects with the punch.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Kururugi.
Kushnirov ducks right into an uppercut from Kururugi.
Kururugi slips under a jab.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kururugi looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kururugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Kururugi. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kururugi throws out a counter right but Kushnirov avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suzaku Kururugi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kururugi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kururugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kururugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Kururugi down.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Kururugi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Kururugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kururugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Kururugi.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Kururugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kururugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
Kururugi scores with a one two! Kushnirov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Kushnirov wants to land a leg kick but Kururugi is out of range.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Kururugi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kururugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov tries to work over Kururugi's front leg with a kick but Kururugi checks it.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kururugi was well out of range.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kururugi's body.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body kick.
Kururugi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kururugi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Kururugi avoids it easily.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kururugi is out of range.
Kururugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov throws a combination that misses
and Kururugi counters with a body kick that stops Kushnirov in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Kushnirov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kururugi's body.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kururugi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kururugi throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Kururugi misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
A nice combination there by Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Kururugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kururugi also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kururugi misses with a straight right.
Kururugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kururugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kururugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Kururugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov scores with a head kick.
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 Kururugi misses its intended target.
Kururugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kururugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Kururugi.
Kushnirov works the jab nicely.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Kururugi's legs.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kururugi forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kururugi's shoulder, as Kururugi tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kushnirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kururugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kururugi walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
An inside leg kick from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kururugi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kururugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kushnirov will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Kushnirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kururugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kururugi checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Kururugi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body kick there by Kururugi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kururugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kururugi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kushnirov blocks it well.
A nice leg kick from Kururugi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Kururugi.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Kururugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kururugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Kururugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kururugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Kururugi moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kururugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushnirov. That did some damage!
Kururugi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body.
Kururugi scores with a push kick.
Kururugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Kushnirov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kururugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
A nice side step and Kururugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kururugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov motions for Kururugi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kururugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to Kururugi's body. Kururugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kururugi throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kururugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kururugi manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kururugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kururugi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kururugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Kururugi avoids it.
Kururugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Kururugi strikes.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kururugi was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suzaku Kururugi.
I think Kururugi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Suzaku Kururugi!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Suzaku Kururugi!

Suzaku Kururugi wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Suzaku Kururugi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Overstreet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushnirov keeps working.
Kushnirov is trying to stand back up but Overstreet is controlling him
Overstreet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kushnirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Overstreet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kushnirov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kushnirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Overstreet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Overstreet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Overstreet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kushnirov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov pushes Overstreet off looking to stand but Overstreet dives back in and keeps control.
Overstreet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Overstreet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kushnirov trying to control from the bottom.
Overstreet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Overstreet is pressing down on Kushnirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnirov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Overstreet is working for a submission of some sort.
Kushnirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Overstreet is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Overstreet is trying to work for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending well.
Overstreet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kushnirov's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kushnirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a strike but Kushnirov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Overstreet stopping the sweep attempt from Kushnirov.
Overstreet trying to control but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overstreet postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Overstreet throws a big right hand that misses.
Overstreet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Kushnirov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Overstreet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Overstreet punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overstreet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Overstreet does no damage.
Overstreet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Overstreet as he connects with a hook.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Overstreet with a series of wild strikes but Overstreet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Overstreet.
A little feinted left hand from Kushnirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Overstreet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
A jab from Kushnirov misses. #T4#
Kushnirov slips a jab from Overstreet.
Overstreet swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kushnirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Overstreet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov cracks Overstreet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kushnirov misses with a two punch combination.
Overstreet misses with a takedown attempt
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Overstreet down with leg kicks.
Overstreet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the leg kick from Overstreet.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Overstreet avoids them all with ease.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Overstreet tries to counter with a clinch but Kushnirov shakes him off and moves away.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Overstreet jumps back.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enoch Overstreet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Overstreet checks a leg kick.
Overstreet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Overstreet connects with a single shot there.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Overstreet throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Overstreet.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Overstreet connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov connects with a looping right hand.
Overstreet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overstreet. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Overstreet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Overstreet misses with a hook
and Kushnirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overstreet checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Overstreet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overstreet.
Kushnirov jabs Overstreet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Overstreet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kushnirov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Overstreet wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
Kushnirov lands a body shot.
Kushnirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overstreet drops his hands momentarily and Kushnirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overstreet motions for Kushnirov to come forward. Overstreet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Overstreet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Overstreet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kushnirov scores with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov lands a slapping body shot.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overstreet.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overstreet.
Overstreet motions for Kushnirov to come forward. Overstreet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Overstreet misses
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Overstreet as he checks the leg kick.
Overstreet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Overstreet slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kushnirov defends it well.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overstreet can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Overstreet counters with an inside leg kick.
Overstreet avoids a kick to the body.
Overstreet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Overstreet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overstreet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Overstreet 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Overstreet slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Overstreet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overstreet shoots in but Kushnirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Overstreet scores with a sloppy right hand. Kushnirov should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
Overstreet throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet scores with a push kick.
Overstreet throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Overstreet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Overstreet avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
A little feinted left hand from Kushnirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Overstreet wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Overstreet throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Overstreet saw that one coming.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Overstreet's legs.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Kushnirov slams his shin into Overstreet's torso.
Kushnirov scores with a one two! Overstreet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Overstreet moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Overstreet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kushnirov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Overstreet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overstreet.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Overstreet.
Overstreet shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overstreet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Overstreet blocks a jab.
Overstreet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kushnirov's sensitive parts.
Overstreet looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Overstreet moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination. Overstreet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Overstreet tries to land a front kick but Kushnirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Overstreet lands a jab to the head.
Overstreet blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Overstreet feints the counter takedown.
Overstreet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Overstreet avoids nicely. #T2#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet fails with a takedown attempt.
Overstreet with a hook.
Overstreet swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Overstreet as he checks the leg kick.
Kushnirov tries a low kick but Overstreet avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overstreet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Overstreet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overstreet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kushnirov takes a step back to recover.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Overstreet's legs.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Overstreet jumps back.
Overstreet with the counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Overstreet slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Overstreet checks the leg kick.
Overstreet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overstreet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overstreet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overstreet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Overstreet.
Overstreet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Overstreet strikes.
Kushnirov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Overstreet counters with a head kick. That will keep Kushnirov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Enoch Overstreet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lunges at Overstreet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overstreet's hand.
Kushnirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overstreet's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Overstreet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Overstreet.
A jab from Overstreet does it's job there.
Overstreet drops his hands momentarily and Kushnirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Overstreet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overstreet down.
Overstreet lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Overstreet.
Overstreet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnirov 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!

Ilya Kushnirov wins by unanimous decision!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Gaanja slips the punch.
Gaanja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Gaanja's leg but Gaanja calmly moves out of range.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaanja is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaanja.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
Gaanja throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaanja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gaanja throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaanja. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Gaanja.
Gaanja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Gaanja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Gaanja attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Gaanja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaanja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kushnirov scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaanja.
Gaanja slips under a jab.
Gaanja misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaanja is defended easily by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gaanja misses.
Gaanja throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Gaanja checks it.
Gaanja throws out a powerful jab.
Gaanja looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov connects with a looping right hand.
Gaanja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaanja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaanja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses #TD#
and Gaanja counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kushnirov is not content to let Gaanja control the position.
Kushnirov defending against the ground and pound.
Gaanja cracks Kushnirov with a big elbow.
Gaanja is chipping away with strikes.
Gaanja works to advance to full mount. Kushnirov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kushnirov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gaanja fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Gaanja raining down shots from the mount!
Gaanja lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kushnirov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gaanja is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gaanja working Kushnirov over with strikes here.
Gaanja working Kushnirov over with strikes here.
Gaanja breaks from Kushnirov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Kushnirov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaanja with shots to the head and body - Kushnirov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kushnirov is still in real trouble! Can Gaanja finish him?
Gaanja punishing his opponent with strikes.
A big strike lands for Gaanja! That's really hurt Kushnirov and he's turned his back - Gaanja keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gaanja jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zalt Gaanja!
Zalt Gaanja thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Kushnirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Overstreet wants to clinch.#TD2#
Overstreet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kushnirov is looking for a sweep.
Kushnirov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Overstreet.
Kushnirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The strikes coming from Overstreet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Overstreet is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Overstreet in side control, throwing shots but Kushnirov defends.
Overstreet misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Overstreet throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kushnirov keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Overstreet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Overstreet scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Overstreet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Overstreet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overstreet is chipping away with strikes.
Kushnirov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
An elbow from Overstreet crashes against the mat.
Kushnirov taking a bit of punishment here - Overstreet scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Overstreet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Overstreet is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overstreet scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet working the strikes but Kushnirov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kushnirov is trying to stand up here but Overstreet is controlling him well.
Overstreet not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Overstreet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Overstreet throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kushnirov because Overstreet loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Overstreet cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Overstreet tries to control but Kushnirov wriggling away. #SUB2#
Overstreet looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kushnirov can't escape the position.
Overstreet throwing strikes here but Kushnirov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kushnirov is looking to improve his position but Overstreet isn't that keen on the idea.#ES#
Kushnirov bucks up and throws Overstreet to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T4#
Overstreet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Overstreet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a takedown attempt - Kushnirov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overstreet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overstreet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overstreet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Overstreet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kushnirov ducks right into an uppercut from Overstreet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overstreet, as that shot connected.
Overstreet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Overstreet 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#
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Overstreet checks a leg kick.
Overstreet looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overstreet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overstreet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kushnirov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overstreet back to the cage. Kushnirov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
Overstreet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kushnirov defends well and Overstreet ends up having to push Kushnirov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overstreet connects with a right hand. Kushnirov shakes it off.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Kushnirov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov thumps Overstreet with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
Overstreet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Overstreet throws a solid leg kick but Kushnirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Overstreet.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Kushnirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overstreet stuns Kushnirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Overstreet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kushnirov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kushnirov pushes Overstreet off and gets back to his feet.
Overstreet tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
Overstreet lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Overstreet counters with a nice uppercut.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overstreet dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Overstreet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnirov swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kushnirov misses the target.
Overstreet is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kushnirov cracks Overstreet with a good jab.
Overstreet tries to bum rush Kushnirov with a series of wild strikes but Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Overstreet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overstreet moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Overstreet throws a wild body kick that Kushnirov sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overstreet.
Overstreet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Overstreet walks into a jab.
Kushnirov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Overstreet will feel that in the morning.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Overstreet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Kushnirov blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Overstreet.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overstreet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.#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!
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overstreet.
Kushnirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overstreet.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Overstreet.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick.
Overstreet scores with a hook.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Overstreet clinches with his opponent.
Overstreet misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Overstreet with that takedown attempt.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Overstreet moved out of range nicely.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov motions for Overstreet to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Overstreet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Overstreet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Overstreet off the cage and back into range.
Overstreet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov tries to avoid it but Overstreet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kushnirov to the ground. Kushnirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Overstreet clinches. #T1##BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Overstreet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kushnirov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Overstreet's shoulder, as Overstreet tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overstreet lands a body shot.
Overstreet throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.#CL2#
Overstreet gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Overstreet cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the head.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Overstreet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but Overstreet avoids it well.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range. #T2#
A big left from Overstreet misses.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Overstreet looks to land a body kick but Kushnirov moved away.
Overstreet lands a head kick. Kushnirov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overstreet lands with an overhand left.
Kushnirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overstreet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overstreet.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overstreet lands with a cross.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Overstreet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab. #T3#
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Overstreet should have avoided that one.
Overstreet lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Kushnirov.
Overstreet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Kushnirov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Overstreet misses with a head kick.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Overstreet checks the leg kick.
Overstreet flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushnirov steps away.
Overstreet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Overstreet.#T4##CL2#
Overstreet takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Overstreet pulls guard.
Overstreet is trying to control the position but Kushnirov postures up. #SU#
Kushnirov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kushnirov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Overstreet ducked under it nicely.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kushnirov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov works Overstreet's body with a nice hook.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Overstreet throws a leg kick which misses Kushnirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kushnirov tries to avoid it.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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 Ilya Kushnirov.
I think Kushnirov 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 William Gold scores the fight for Enoch Overstreet!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ilya Kushnirov!

Ilya Kushnirov wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Ilya Kushnirov 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: BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Kitsuragi 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitsuragi down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kushnirov!
Kushnirov misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitsuragi . That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kitsuragi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Kushnirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kitsuragi lunges at Kushnirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kushnirov's hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kushnirov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kitsuragi - the referee stops the clock and Kushnirov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kitsuragi . Kushnirov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kushnirov scores with a push kick.
Kushnirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kitsuragi . That one must have hurt.
Good work by Kitsuragi as he checks the leg kick.
Kitsuragi pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.#T1#
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Kushnirov's midsection.
Kitsuragi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kushnirov's head.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitsuragi . That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushnirov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Kushnirov's midsection.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kushnirov drops his hands momentarily and Kitsuragi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Kitsuragi down.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kitsuragi avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitsuragi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi scores with the left hand. Kushnirov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Kitsuragi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.#T3#
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Kitsuragi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but Kitsuragi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kitsuragi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Nice straight punches there by Kitsuragi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Kitsuragi checks it.#T4#
Kushnirov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Kitsuragi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kitsuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kitsuragi backs up against the cage.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov wants to slow Kitsuragi down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kitsuragi avoids it with no problem.
Kitsuragi with a jab.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kushnirov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kitsuragi is able to avoid easily.
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 Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kitsuragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitsuragi misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov jabs at Kitsuragi 's body.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov scores with a head kick.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Kitsuragi clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitsuragi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kitsuragi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim Kitsuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kushnirov responds with a good body kick, but Kitsuragi manages to step out the way in time.
Kitsuragi digs a good body shot into Kushnirov's ribs.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws out a leg kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range and Kushnirov only half commits.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kitsuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter punch.
Kitsuragi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kushnirov at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Kitsuragi 's legs.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitsuragi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitsuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitsuragi as he connects with a hook.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi scores with a hook to the body. Kushnirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Kitsuragi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kitsuragi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kushnirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kitsuragi 's head.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Kitsuragi down with leg kicks.
Kushnirov scores with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kitsuragi stuns Kushnirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kitsuragi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Kushnirov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
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 Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsuragi lands a head shot.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body kick.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Kitsuragi 's leg but Kitsuragi calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kitsuragi lands a high kick!
Kitsuragi lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kushnirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kushnirov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kushnirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Kitsuragi jumps back.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kushnirov is looking to land body kicks.
Kitsuragi lands with a right hand.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov is looking to land body kicks.
Kushnirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kitsuragi . That did some damage!
Kushnirov motions for Kitsuragi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Kushnirov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kushnirov misses with the body kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov motions for Kitsuragi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitsuragi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kushnirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kushnirov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsuragi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Kushnirov throws a body kick.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Kitsuragi lands but Kushnirov takes it in his stride.
Kitsuragi punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Kitsuragi blocks the low kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Kitsuragi .
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Kushnirov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi connects with a body shot.
Kitsuragi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitsuragi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Kitsuragi throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Kitsuragi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kitsuragi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsuragi moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnirov in the body.
Kim Kitsuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov 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.
As Kushnirov tries to get set, Kitsuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kushnirov manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitsuragi 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !

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

Event: BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Galanis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galanis is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Galanis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Galanis's shoulder, as Galanis tries to avoid the shot.
Galanis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Galanis.
Kushnirov misses with a two punch combination.
Galanis scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galanis tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galanis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Galanis drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
Kushnirov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Galanis fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looking to stall. #BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Galanis should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanis slips a jab from Kushnirov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Galanis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kushnirov - the referee stops the clock and Galanis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kushnirov. Galanis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Galanis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galanis thuds a left hand into Kushnirov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Galanis. Galanis maintains the clinch.
Galanis prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Galanis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Galanis throws a head punch that misses.
Galanis has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Galanis tries to work over Kushnirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galanis's coach down at Black Swans was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Galanis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Galanis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Galanis clinches.
Galanis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Galanis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Galanis throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galanis tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Galanis throws a right and a left that Kushnirov avoids nicely. #T3#
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Galanis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy body shot
and Galanis counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Galanis checks it.
Kushnirov drops his hands momentarily and Galanis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kushnirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Galanis ducks down to avoid it.
Galanis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Galanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kushnirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Galanis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Galanis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov moves forwards but Galanis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Galanis avoids it.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Galanis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Galanis off balance momentarily.
Galanis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Galanis slips the punch.
Galanis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov misses the jab.#CL2#
Galanis closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch but Galanis keeps him there for the moment.
Kushnirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanis pushes Kushnirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Galanis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tests Galanis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galanis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Galanis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot
and Galanis counters with a right hand to the body.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Galanis checks the leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Galanis saw that one coming.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov thows a body kick. Galanis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galanis's hands.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galanis dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov. #CL2#
Galanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kushnirov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Galanis moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Galanis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Galanis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanis.
Galanis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Galanis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kushnirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Galanis.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to work over Galanis's front leg with a kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Galanis dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
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!
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab
and Galanis counters with a straight right hand.
Galanis avoids a kick to the body.
Galanis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galanis lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Galanis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Galanis's leg but Galanis calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Galanis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Galanis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
and Galanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Galanis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Galanis finds it's way through Kushnirov's defenses.
Galanis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galanis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Galanis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galanis with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Galanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov takes one to the side of the head.
Galanis lands with an overhand left.
Kushnirov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galanis is able to avoid easily.
Galanis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kushnirov at a distance.
Galanis tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Galanis catches Kushnirov right on the button with a cross.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanis defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov throws a combination that misses
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Galanis's head but Galanis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Galanis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Galanis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Galanis moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Galanis punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
Galanis wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Kushnirov.
Galanis tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Galanis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Galanis avoids it.
Galanis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galanis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick.
Galanis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Galanis lands a really nice looking cross but Kushnirov seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galanis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Galanis takes one to the side of the head.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov lands a high kick!
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Galanis moved out of range.
Galanis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Galanis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Galanis lands a jab to the head.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Galanis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Galanis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Galanis moves into range and clinches up with Kushnirov.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Galanis on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Galanis.
Galanis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kushnirov.
Galanis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Galanis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galanis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.
Kushnirov prevents a body shot from Galanis.
Galanis working aggressively here.
Galanis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov. #T3#
Galanis lands with a light punch inside.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kushnirov tries to stall but Galanis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galanis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Galanis won't allow it.
Kushnirov slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
Galanis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galanis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kushnirov tries to break the clinch but Galanis is controlling the position.
Galanis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Galanis digs a right hand underneath Kushnirov's ribcage. Kushnirov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galanis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galanis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanis lands an uppercut.
Galanis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnirov's elbow.
Galanis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Galanis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
Galanis misses with the head strike.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov tries to circle away but Galanis has him pinned against the cage.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from Galanis.
Galanis lands with a light punch inside.
Galanis working aggressively here.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Kushnirov is rocked!
Kushnirov taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Galanis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Kushnirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Galanis lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kushnirov 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!

Adrian Galanis wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Adrian Galanis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam misses with a combination
and Kushnirov counters with a big head kick but Adam shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kushnirov.
Adam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adam scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Adam moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam. #TD#
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adam won't allow Kushnirov to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Adam 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.
Adam is in close to Kushnirov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kushnirov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adam content to stall in guard here.
Adam with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam passes Kushnirov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adam drops an elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov is trying to stand.
Kushnirov wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnirov wants to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov wants to improve his position but Adam is controlling well.
Kushnirov wants to control but Adam is keeping busy. #T3#
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adam blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Adam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kushnirov's guard.#SUB#
Adam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Adam lands a couple of digs.
Adam won't allow Kushnirov to sweep him here.
Kushnirov is trying to keep Adam in close.
Adam controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Kushnirov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adam has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Kushnirov.
Adam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Adam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range. #T1#
Adam blocks a jab.
A head kick from Kushnirov lands but Adam takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kushnirov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kushnirov throws Adam to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Kushnirov is quick to defend against it.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Adam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adam tries to pull guard but Kushnirov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Adam blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kushnirov manages to circle out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Adam lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Adam off balance momentarily.
Adam slips a jab from Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Adam avoids it.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Adam's ribs.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov tries to work over Adam's front leg with a kick but Adam checks it.
Adam lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Adam's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Adam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adam darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnirov gets double underhooks and turns Adam into the cage.
Adam misses with a body punch.
Adam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
Kushnirov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adam is defending well for now.#T4#
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adam is working for takedown but Kushnirov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the head.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kushnirov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam is looking to counter the offense by Kushnirov and move into the clinch.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Adam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Adam lands.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adam defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.#T1#
Adam slips a straight right by Kushnirov.#TD#
Adam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushnirov's half guard.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Kushnirov defending well.
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kushnirov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending well. #T3#
Kushnirov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam working over Kushnirov with some ground and pound. Kushnirov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kushnirov wants to sweep but Adam has passed to side control!#SUB#
Adam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kushnirov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Adam is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kushnirov is trying to escape and Adam transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kushnirov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Adam! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CMMA 174 Harrison v Virus
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Grubbs misses with a hook.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grubbs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Grubbs ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Grubbs's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grubbs throws a right hand that Kushnirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnirov also avoids with ease.
Grubbs throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kushnirov counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grubbs counters with a right hand to the body.
Grubbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Grubbs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kushnirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Grubbs moves out of range. #T1#
Kushnirov tries to work over Grubbs's front leg with a kick but Grubbs checks it.
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grubbs takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Grubbs dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
A counter left hand to the body from Grubbs misses its target.
Grubbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Grubbs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
Some bone on bone action there as Grubbs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs connects with a looping right hand.
Kushnirov works over Grubbs's head and body with a nice combination.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Grubbs's body.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Grubbs saw that one coming.#T2#
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grubbs.
Kushnirov scores with a nice strike.
Grubbs takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grubbs.
Grubbs throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grubbs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grubbs looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Grubbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grubbs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Grubbs.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Grubbs.
Grubbs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Grubbs walks into a stiff left hand from Kushnirov.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grubbs moves out of range as Kushnirov throws a body kick.
Grubbs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kushnirov counters with a good, hard body kick but Grubbs shrugs it off.
Grubbs with a nice cross.
Grubbs catches Kushnirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grubbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grubbs lands a nice shot to the body.
Grubbs ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Grubbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Grubbs's ribcage but misses.
Grubbs checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Kushnirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grubbs with a body shot.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Grubbs misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grubbs's knee momentarily.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Grubbs off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kushnirov misses.
Grubbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov stuns Grubbs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
Kushnirov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Grubbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Kushnirov counters with a leg kick.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Grubbs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grubbs scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Grubbs jabs at Kushnirov's body.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
Grubbs checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov 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#
Grubbs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grubbs looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grubbs throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Grubbs moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Grubbs.
Kushnirov throws a combination. Grubbs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grubbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grubbs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grubbs's head backwards.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kushnirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grubbs dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Grubbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov lands with a straight right. Grubbs didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grubbs.
Grubbs slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
It looked like Grubbs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kushnirov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grubbs.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Grubbs scores with a jab.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grubbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grubbs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grubbs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Grubbs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov walks into a left hand.
Grubbs misses with a double jab
and Kushnirov counters with a nice body kick.
Grubbs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grubbs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grubbs cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Grubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Grubbs tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grubbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grubbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov scores with a spinning back kick!
Grubbs blocks the body kick.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Grubbs with a series of wild strikes but Grubbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Grubbs misses with a left hand
and Grubbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Grubbs jumps back.
Kushnirov connects with a single shot there.
Kushnirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grubbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Grubbs catches Kushnirov right on the button with a cross.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grubbs scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grubbs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Grubbs.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Grubbs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grubbs avoids a kick to the body.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a series of strikes. Grubbs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Grubbs.
Kushnirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grubbs misses with a looping left.
Grubbs throws a nice looking combination but Kushnirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grubbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grubbs.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grubbs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Grubbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grubbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grubbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov slips a jab and a cross from Grubbs.
Grubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Grubbs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grubbs down.
Kushnirov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kushnirov looks to land a combination. Grubbs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grubbs with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grubbs cracks Kushnirov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grubbs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Grubbs moves out of range.
Grubbs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Grubbs moved out of range nicely.
Grubbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grubbs catches Kushnirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grubbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Grubbs.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grubbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Grubbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grubbs misses with a wild body shot.
Grubbs lands the left hand.
Grubbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grubbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut.
Grubbs throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Grubbs moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kushnirov!
Grubbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kushnirov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kushnirov tests Grubbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grubbs scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov wants to slow Grubbs down by chopping away at his legs.
Grubbs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Grubbs 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!
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Grubbs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grubbs throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the head.
Kushnirov throws a push kick but Grubbs slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Grubbs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grubbs loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grubbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grubbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Grubbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Grubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Grubbs counters with a left to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov pushes Grubbs away with a front kick.
Grubbs avoids a kick to the body.
Grubbs misses with a double jab.
Grubbs misses with a hook.
Edward Grubbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grubbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Kushnirov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grubbs.
Grubbs lands with a nice body punch.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Grubbs. #T4#
Grubbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Kushnirov off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grubbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grubbs misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Grubbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Grubbs.
Nice defenses there by Grubbs.
Grubbs defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Grubbs finds it's target.
Kushnirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grubbs circles away quickly and effectively.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Grubbs throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Grubbs lands a slapping body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the body.

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 Edward Grubbs.
Well Kushnirov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kushnirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov throws a combination. Takeda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Takeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Takeda throws a counter combo.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Takeda has Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.#T1##TD2#
Takeda pulls Kushnirov into guard.
Takeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kushnirov wants to stand and escape but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Takeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kushnirov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takeda, into his guard. #REVR#
Kushnirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda looking to control.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Takeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kushnirov wants to get up but he can't break Takeda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kushnirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnirov won't allow Takeda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kushnirov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kushnirov has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kushnirov defends well.
Kushnirov wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Kushnirov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Takeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Kushnirov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Kushnirov.#SUB2#
Takeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kushnirov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takeda, into his guard. #REVR#
Kushnirov wants to stand but Takeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kushnirov is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.#SU#
Kushnirov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Takeda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov thuds his shin into the meat of Takeda's side.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Takeda has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
We've been told by Kushnirov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takeda will feel that in the morning.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Takeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him. #T2#
Takeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov works the jab nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takeda scrambles back to his feet.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Takeda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takeda throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda 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.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kushnirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Takeda instigates a clinch.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Takeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kushnirov smiles and moves away.
Kushnirov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Takeda jumps back.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Takeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
Takeda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kushnirov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov scores with a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a wild body kick that Takeda sees coming a mile off.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Kushnirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takeda just manages to avoid it.
Takeda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kushnirov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Takeda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeda should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takeda misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Takeda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick which misses Takeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Takeda tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Takeda ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov. #CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Takeda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kushnirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushnirov won't allow Takeda to sweep him here. #T3#
Kushnirov passes Takeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kushnirov trying to control from Takeda's half guard. Takeda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kushnirov looking to sit in guard and control but Takeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takeda with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Takeda is in close to Kushnirov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Kushnirov has wrist control.#ES#
Kushnirov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Takeda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Takeda stalling in the clinch but Kushnirov improves position.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnirov's elbow.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnirov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
After the fight, Ilya Kushnirov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Switzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Switzer slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Switzer moves out of range.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Switzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Switzer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Switzer throws a low kick but Kushnirov avoids it.
Switzer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Switzer checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Switzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Switzer with a series of wild strikes but Switzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Switzer avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Switzer throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Switzer's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kushnirov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Switzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Kushnirov lands with a straight right. Switzer didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov motions for Switzer to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Switzer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Switzer ducked under it nicely.
Switzer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Switzer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Switzer saw that one coming.
Switzer defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kushnirov. That snapped Switzer's head back.
Switzer moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov wants to slow Switzer down by chopping away at his legs.
Kushnirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Switzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Switzer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov thows a leg kick but Switzer checks it
and Switzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Switzer ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov. #T2#
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Switzer is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Switzer with an uppercut!
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Switzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Switzer counters with a three punch combo that has Kushnirov backing up. Kushnirov nods at Switzer to acknowledge the strikes.
Kushnirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Switzer moves out of range.
A big right from Switzer misses.
A swing and a miss from Switzer.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Switzer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Switzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Switzer moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnirov.
Switzer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Switzer is just out of range.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Switzer.#T3#
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
letting Switzer counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body kick.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Switzer.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Switzer blocks it.
Switzer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Switzer throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Switzer's body.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Switzer knocks Kushnirov to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Kushnirov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Switzer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kushnirov down.
Kushnirov is still in real trouble! Can Switzer finish him?#SU#
Switzer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kushnirov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Switzer is looking to counter punch.
Switzer throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Switzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Switzer avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Switzer's ribs.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Switzer blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Switzer misses the target.#T4#
Kushnirov wants to slow Switzer down by chopping away at his legs.
Switzer scores with a hook to the body. Kushnirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Switzer misses with a hook.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Switzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnirov throws a counter combo.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Switzer's ribs.
Kushnirov walks into a stiff left hand from Switzer.
Switzer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Switzer avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Switzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Switzer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushnirov on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Switzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Switzer with a series of wild strikes but Switzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Switzer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kushnirov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Switzer connects with a solid leg kick.
Switzer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Switzer does no damage.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Switzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Nice straight punches there by Switzer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Switzer.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Switzer pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Switzer checks it.
Switzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses
and Switzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Switzer's leg but Switzer calmly moves out of range.
Kushnirov motions for Switzer to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Switzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Switzer.#T1#
Switzer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Switzer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Switzer misses.
Switzer swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov with the inside leg kick.
Switzer swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Switzer.
Kushnirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Switzer. Switzer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Switzer blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Switzer.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Switzer lands a head shot.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Switzer throws a chopping leg kick but Kushnirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Switzer.
Switzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Switzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Switzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Switzer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Switzer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Switzer avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Switzer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Switzer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Switzer saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Switzer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Switzer.
Switzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Switzer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kyle Switzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Switzer cracks a nice hook into Kushnirov's ribs.
Kushnirov is breathing heavily.
Kushnirov lands with a kick to the temple. Switzer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Switzer counters with a nice body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Switzer.
Kushnirov 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.
Switzer checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Switzer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnirov's head backwards.#T3#
Crunch! Switzer slams his shin into Kushnirov's torso.
Kushnirov connects with a right hand. Switzer shakes it off.
Switzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Switzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kushnirov at a distance.
Kushnirov lands with a kick to the temple. Switzer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Switzer.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Switzer! Kushnirov is out on his feet! Switzer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kushnirov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kushnirov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Switzer!
Kyle Switzer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Murdock blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
A little feinted left hand from Murdock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kushnirov as he connects with a hook.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murdock is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Murdock misses with a shot to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Murdock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.#T1#
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Murdock blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Murdock misses its target.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murdock. That did some damage!
Kushnirov catches Murdock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Murdock tries to counter by clinching up but Kushnirov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Kushnirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it. #T2#
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Murdock slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov. #CL#
Murdock pushes Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kushnirov tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdock avoids the damage to the body.
Kushnirov working hard to break the clinch.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kushnirov tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Kushnirov's head. #BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body kick.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Murdock.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.#T4#
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murdock cracks Kushnirov with a nice body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Murdock has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it.
A quick step to the side and Murdock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kushnirov.
Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnirov cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov scores with a hook to the body. Murdock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.
Murdock lands a lovely overhand right.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov misses with a combination
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Murdock moves into the clinch.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Kushnirov. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Murdock.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Murdock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Kushnirov off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murdock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook.
Murdock throws a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kushnirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Murdock lands with a nice body punch.
Kushnirov takes one to the chin there.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range. #T3#
Murdock misses the jab.
Kushnirov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Murdock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling him.
Kushnirov misses with some punches.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Murdock keeps control of Kushnirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot to the body.
Murdock slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov stalks Murdock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murdock's face. Murdock staggers backwards, shaken.
Kushnirov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock tries to counter by clinching up but Kushnirov breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock takes one to the chin there.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Kushnirov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Murdock's ribs.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Murdock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kushnirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov scores with a nice strike.
Kushnirov throws a lazy head kick
and Murdock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murdock moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murdock.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murdock 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kushnirov.
Murdock defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses with a combination #CL#
and Murdock counters by clinching up.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.
Kushnirov tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
Murdock keeps control of Kushnirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov. #T2#
Kushnirov prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Kushnirov wants to stall.
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murdock pushes Kushnirov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charles Murdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Murdock.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.
Murdock lands a left hand.
Murdock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnirov's elbow.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Murdock - that landed with a thud.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Murdock instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Murdock - that landed with a thud.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Murdock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock is working Kushnirov over against the cage.
Murdock slowing the pace effectively.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kushnirov misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kushnirov.
Murdock avoiding damage as Kushnirov throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnirov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Our winner, Ilya Kushnirov, 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: CMMA 139 Obaminator v Wright
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Philippe blocks the leg kick.
Philippe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
The crowd cheers as Philippe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kushnirov doesn't seem phased though.
Kushnirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kushnirov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kushnirov 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.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Philippe lands with an uppercut that bounces Kushnirov off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philippe 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.
Kushnirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov lands a right hook to the body.
Philippe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Jab by Kushnirov.
Philippe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnirov scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philippe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Philippe there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Philippe misses with a hook.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Philippe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Philippe's knee momentarily.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kushnirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Philippe.
Philippe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Philippe dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Philippe there.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Philippe slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Philippe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Philippe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Philippe blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philippe circles away quickly and effectively.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
Philippe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
As Kushnirov backs off Philippe throws a huge counter combo but Kushnirov manages to avoid it all.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Philippe.
Philippe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov sets himself, and Philippe steps forward looking for the clinch! Kushnirov avoids it this time.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kushnirov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Philippe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Philippe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kushnirov sets himself, and Philippe steps forward looking for the clinch! Kushnirov avoids it this time.#T3#
Philippe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Philippe moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Philippe counters with a nice body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a nice strike.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Philippe checks it.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Philippe thuds a left hand into Kushnirov's body.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Philippe avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Philippe.
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Philippe with a series of wild strikes but Philippe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Philippe as he checks the leg kick.
Philippe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Philippe avoids the head kick by Kushnirov. #T4#
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnirov throws a front kick aimed at Philippe's knee but Philippe avoids it well.
Philippe avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philippe.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philippe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Philippe moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Philippe as he checks the leg kick.
Philippe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Philippe sends Kushnirov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Philippe is motioning to the referee to let Kushnirov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kushnirov is rocked!
Philippe checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Philippe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Philippe throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
A jab from Philippe misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Philippe checks a leg kick.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Philippe moves away and avoids it.
Philippe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Philippe counters with a nice right hand that sends Kushnirov toppling to the canvas! Kushnirov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Philippe finish him?!
Oh Kushnirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kushnirov is holding his hands too far apart here. Philippe throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kushnirov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Peguero Jean Philippe made sure to mention his sponsor, Undead Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: CMMA XS1 Kaupens v Kushnirov
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaupens.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kushnirov.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov is looking to land body kicks.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaupens.
A combination from Kaupens does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
A jab from Kushnirov finds it's way through Kaupens's defenses.
Kaupens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaupens.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kaupens throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaupens is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens jabs Kushnirov right on the nose. Kushnirov blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Kaupens.
Kaupens slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kaupens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaupens.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaupens takes one to the side of the head.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Kaupens.#T3#
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens catches Kushnirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kushnirov moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kaupens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kushnirov. Kushnirov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Kaupens moves out of range easily.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kaupens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kushnirov's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Kaupens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaupens dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kaupens's body.
Kaupens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Kaupens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaupens.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaupens is out of range.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens throws a poor cross that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaupens thinking.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Kushnirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens lands with a good body shot.
Kaupens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaupens there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov throws a fast counter high kick but Kaupens manages to duck under it in time.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaupens.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kaupens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaupens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaupens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Kaupens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kushnirov throws a wild body kick that Kaupens sees coming a mile off.
Kaupens avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaupens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.#T2#
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaupens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
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!
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely.
Kaupens 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.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaupens throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.#T3#
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Kaupens there.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov tries a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
Kaupens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kushnirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Kushnirov's shoulder, as Kushnirov tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaupens misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kaupens swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaupens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Kaupens jumps back.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Kaupens throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
And Kushnirov responds with a good body kick, but Kaupens manages to step out the way in time.
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 Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kaupens. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kaupens misses with a wild combination.
Kaupens throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a leg kick but Kaupens moves out of range and Kushnirov only half commits.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kaupens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaupens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov wants to slow Kaupens down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaupens slips a jab from Kushnirov.#T1#
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Kaupens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kushnirov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kaupens has got the better of the exchanges.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens with a hook.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Kaupens avoids them all with ease.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target. #T2#
Kaupens connects with the punch.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaupens 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.
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!
Kushnirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
As Kaupens backs off Kushnirov throws a huge counter combo but Kaupens manages to avoid it all.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
A shot to the body from Kushnirov misses
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kaupens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.#T3#
Kushnirov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaupens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov connects with a jab.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens lands with a nice body punch.
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Kaupens off balance momentarily.
Kaupens lands a jab to the head.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kushnirov feints a counter leg kick.
Kaupens misses with a left hand
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaupens throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kushnirov has time to react.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kaupens sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kaupens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kaupens blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaupens scores with the left hand. Kushnirov knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ansis Kaupens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaupens 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens!

Event: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Marquez ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Marquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kushnirov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Marquez tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away. #TD2#
Marquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kushnirov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kushnirov wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kushnirov pulls Marquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Marquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kushnirov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marquez postures up in Kushnirov's guard and throws a big left but Kushnirov blocks it. #T1#
Marquez wants to pass the guard but Kushnirov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marquez is just out of range.
Troy Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Marquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marquez thows a huge punch but Kushnirov dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is controlling the pace. #T2#
Kushnirov trying to control here.
Marquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kushnirov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kushnirov defending well though.
Kushnirov won't allow Marquez to pass to mount.
Marquez slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kushnirov'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.#T3#
Kushnirov has hold of Marquez's hands but Marquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marquez not doing much here.
Marquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kushnirov trying to control but Marquez postures up.
Kushnirov is looking to improve his position.
Kushnirov wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnirov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilya Kushnirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Marquez.#T4##CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
Kushnirov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.
Marquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kushnirov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marquez prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kushnirov misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez takes a shot to the head.
Kushnirov taking a breather.
Marquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Marquez is trying to trip Kushnirov. He has hold of a leg but Kushnirov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marquez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Troy Marquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marquez tries to clinch up.
Marquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Marquez's legs.
Marquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls well. He's pushed Marquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Marquez's leg. Marquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnirov gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Ilya Kushnirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Marquez.
Kushnirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kushnirov, pushing him back against the cage.
Marquez has Kushnirov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kushnirov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kushnirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kushnirov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Marquez has him pressed against the cage.
Marquez goes for a takedown attempt but Kushnirov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Kushnirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kushnirov continues to drive forward.
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marquez's head.
Marquez walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Marquez with a series of wild strikes but Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Marquez checks it.
Kushnirov cracks Marquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Marquez moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Marquez moves into the clinch.
Marquez managing to block the knees to the body from Kushnirov. #T2##TD2#
Marquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Kushnirov wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Marquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov slips nicely into half guard.
Kushnirov wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.
Troy Marquez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Marquez gets full guard.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marquez lands a nice short elbow.
Kushnirov is trying to stand.
Kushnirov is trying to maintain the position but Marquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Marquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Marquez stalling. #T4#
Kushnirov taking some punishment here, with Marquez in his half guard.
Kushnirov is staying active underneath Marquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marquez drops an elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marquez lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Marquez's leg. Marquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marquez shoots for a takedown but Kushnirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Ilya Kushnirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Marquez.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kushnirov as he avoids it easily.
As Marquez looks to move away, Kushnirov throws a big counter combo but Marquez just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Marquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Kushnirov lands but Marquez takes it in his stride.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Kushnirov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marquez can do to turn this around?
Kushnirov scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Marquez has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Marquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kushnirov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquez is one step ahead there.
Marquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kushnirov trying to keep a closed guard but Marquez is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Marquez landing with the ground and pound.
Kushnirov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kushnirov wants to stand but Marquez is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
Marquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kushnirov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kushnirov as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Marquez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Kushnirov misses.
Marquez shoots in but Kushnirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marquez shoots in but Kushnirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Marquez saw that one coming.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marquez checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov cracks Marquez with a good jab.
Kushnirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4##TD2#
Marquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kushnirov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marquez is in Kushnirov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquez won't allow Kushnirov to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
Marquez cracks Kushnirov with a solid left hand.
Marquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kushnirov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marquez.
Marquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kushnirov is retaining full guard.
Marquez postures up in Kushnirov's guard and throws a big left but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
Marquez distracts Kushnirov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnirov 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 Don Winkell 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... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 108 Wagner v Mahogany
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Koslov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koslov slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Koslov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koslov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Koslov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Koslov moved out of range.
Kushnirov cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koslov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Koslov tries to clinch up
letting Kushnirov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Koslov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.#CL2#
Koslov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Koslov wants the takedown. Kushnirov is fighting it off but Koslov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kushnirov's guard against the cage.

Kushnirov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kushnirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koslov lands a nice shot that snaps Kushnirov's head back. #CL2#
Koslov clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kushnirov is defending well.
Koslov looking for a takedown.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koslov will feel that in the morning.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Koslov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov sets himself, and Koslov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kushnirov avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov jabs Koslov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Koslov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov. #CL2#
Koslov forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koslov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Koslov moved away.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Koslov.
Koslov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koslov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Koslov counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Koslov tightens his grip and picks Kushnirov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kushnirov manages to land in guard.
Kushnirov is wriggling around but Koslov manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Kushnirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koslov thows a huge punch but Kushnirov dodges it nicely.
Koslov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koslov drops an elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kushnirov'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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov is refusing to be controlled, as Koslov sits in half guard.
Koslov wants to pass the guard but Kushnirov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koslov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the head.
Koslov throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Koslov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koslov.
Koslov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koslov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kushnirov as Koslov shoots in.
Kushnirov delivers a nice body kick.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilya Kushnirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koslov can do to turn this around?
Koslov is looking to clinch.
A big left from Kushnirov misses. #CL2#
Koslov rushes Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koslov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kushnirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Koslov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kushnirov scores with a nice right hand.
Koslov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kushnirov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koslov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Koslov wants to counter the offense by Kushnirov and move into the clinch position.#T2#
A lazy left from Kushnirov finds it's target.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koslov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koslov.
Koslov connects with a crisp jab.
Koslov throws a right hand that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a three punch combo that has Koslov backing up. Koslov nods at Kushnirov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kushnirov jabs Koslov right on the nose. Koslov blinks but takes it well.
Kushnirov connects with a body shot that sends Koslov's belly button to the back.
Kushnirov clobbers Koslov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koslov's head.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick which misses Koslov's front leg but catches the back leg as Koslov tries to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Koslov's head but Koslov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Koslov slips the punch.
Koslov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Koslov avoids it easily.
Kushnirov cracks Koslov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kushnirov lands with a good body shot.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Koslov moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Koslov. Koslov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Koslov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kushnirov is trying to keep an underhook but Koslov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kushnirov tries to roll over but Koslov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koslov lands a nice short elbow.
Koslov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koslov is nestled in close to Kushnirov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koslov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kushnirov's head.
Koslov lands strikes from half guard.
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
Koslov lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
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#
Donk. Kushnirov catches Koslov right on the button with a cross.
Koslov swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kushnirov scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Koslov closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koslov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kushnirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koslov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov trying to land knees to the body.
Kushnirov gets underhooks to prevent Koslov's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Koslov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kushnirov can't fight it off and eventually Koslov manages to take the fight to the floor. Kushnirov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koslov 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.
Kushnirov trying to keep a closed guard but Koslov is proving a slippery customer.
Kushnirov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kushnirov, not yet.
Kushnirov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koslov landing some decent shots from guard.
Vadik Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koslov lands a couple of elbows.
Koslov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koslov prevents Kushnirov from getting back to his feet.
Koslov throwing strikes but missing.
Koslov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kushnirov has wrist control.#T3#
Koslov with a nice head shot there.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov has momentary wrist control but Koslov slips an elbow through the middle.
Koslov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koslov on the ground.
Koslov landing with the ground and pound.
Kushnirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Koslov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koslov checks it well.
Koslov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Koslov seems unphased.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kushnirov enables Koslov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kushnirov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koslov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koslov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Koslov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadik Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kushnirov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
A relieved looking Ilya Kushnirov 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: CMMA 101
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kushnirov manages to circle out of the way.
Murdock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murdock.#T1#
Murdock misses with a body punch
and Kushnirov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kushnirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Murdock moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kushnirov tries to get set, Murdock tries to push him back and clinch up but Kushnirov manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock slips under a jab.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murdock.
Murdock checks the leg kick.
Murdock is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Kushnirov wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Murdock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling him.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
Murdock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Murdock clobbers Kushnirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Murdock.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kushnirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Murdock backs off Kushnirov throws a huge counter combo but Murdock manages to avoid it all.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.#T4#
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Murdock's leg. Murdock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Murdock counters by clinching up.
Kushnirov tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Murdock managing to block the knees to the body from Kushnirov.
Murdock lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kushnirov.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Murdock pushes Kushnirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kushnirov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murdock 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.
Murdock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murdock scrambles back to his feet.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murdock is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murdock.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kushnirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock. #CL#
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov connects with a body shot.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Murdock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Murdock slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Murdock blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kushnirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kushnirov manages to circle out of the way.
Murdock sizes up Kushnirov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
and Kushnirov counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Kushnirov to acknowledge the strikes.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kushnirov tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Kushnirov tries to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling the position.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock working aggressively here.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnirov's elbow. #BC2#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Murdock down.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch.
Murdock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murdock keeps control of Kushnirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock scores with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Murdock moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Kushnirov off the cage and back into range.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kushnirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kushnirov lands with a straight right. Murdock didn't see that one coming.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Murdock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kushnirov tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murdock.
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock. #T1#
Kushnirov trying to land knees to the body.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Murdock has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock keeps control of Kushnirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kushnirov tries to circle away but Murdock has him pinned against the cage.
Kushnirov is trying to push Murdock away but Murdock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kushnirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kushnirov can't break the clinch.
Kushnirov blocks an uppercut.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Murdock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Murdock has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov trying to stall but Murdock improves his position.
Murdock presses Kushnirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charles Murdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kushnirov lands a shoulder strike.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kushnirov misses with some punches.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Murdock tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Murdock blocks the leg kick.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Murdock blocks the low kick.
Murdock takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Murdock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Murdock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Murdock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that Murdock semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.
Murdock leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnirov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CMMA 89 Morrison vs Biden
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Barkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kushnirov. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
I was talking to Kushnirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Barkley has control. #T1#
A short left from Barkley.
Kushnirov lands a right hand.
Barkley lands a body punch. #BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Kushnirov was not able to check.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Kushnirov pushes him away.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Kushnirov shrugs it off.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kushnirov takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kushnirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Barkley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kushnirov.
Barkley slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Kushnirov manages to step out the way in time.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Barkley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Kushnirov 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barkley slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barkley. That's going to slow Kushnirov down.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Barkley slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by Barkley.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barkley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kushnirov's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kushnirov blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Barkley has the dominant position.#T3#
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley presses Kushnirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kushnirov avoids it.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barkley.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Barkley thumps Kushnirov with a low kick.
Kushnirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.#CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Barkley has control. #BC2#
Barkley breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
Kushnirov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barkley lands a head kick. Kushnirov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Barkley pushes Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kushnirov avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Barkley tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Barkley cracks Kushnirov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barkley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kushnirov to stand back up!#ROC2#Kushnirov is rocked!
Barkley seems to be stalking Kushnirov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kushnirov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Barkley!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley 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: CMMA 80 Camara vs Thompson
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov tries to avoid it but Fabinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kushnirov to the ground. Kushnirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Kushnirov is quick to defend against it.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Fabinho with an uppercut!
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to bum rush Kushnirov with a series of wild strikes but Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Nice uppercut there from Kushnirov.
Fabinho looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Fabinho moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov punishes Fabinho's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Fabinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls well. He's pushed Fabinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Some wild striking there from Fabinho.
Kushnirov misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fabinho.
Kushnirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fabinho throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov defends it nicely.
Kushnirov digs a good body shot into Fabinho's ribs.#T3#
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kushnirov as he avoids it easily.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Fabinho's ribs.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Kushnirov shakes it off.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and moves away.
Fabinho misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kushnirov scores with a three punch combo!
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fabinho.
Fabinho defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fabinho's head.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Fabinho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.#TD#
Fabinho gets the takedown into side control.
Fabinho controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho connects with a single shot there.
Fabinho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Fabinho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kushnirov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kushnirov in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Fabinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fabinho.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Kushnirov scores with the left hand. Fabinho knows he should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov misses with a wild combination.
Kushnirov tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fabinho has time to react.
Fabinho throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kushnirov misses. #T2#
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kushnirov lands a jab.
Fabinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov misses with a two punch combination.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kushnirov is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Kushnirov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho shoots for a takedown but Kushnirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fabinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov lands with a right hand.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fabinho, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Fabinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Fabinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fabinho fails to land the takedown.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Fabinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws out a powerful jab.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fabinho throws a right hand that Kushnirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnirov also avoids with ease.
Fabinho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Fabinho blocks it.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov cracks Fabinho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Kushnirov sizes up Fabinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Kushnirov does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fabinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Fabinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kushnirov circles away.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and moves away.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fabinho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target. #T1#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kushnirov as he jumps to the side.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Fabinho moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fabinho throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Fabinho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fabinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kushnirov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.#TD#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fabinho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kushnirov! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kushnirov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Kushnirov frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Fabinho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kushnirov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kushnirov and Fabinho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kushnirov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fabinho asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabinho scoring with punches from side control.
Kushnirov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kushnirov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fabinho's guard! Nice work there by Kushnirov!
Kushnirov trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fabinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fabinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.
Fabinho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: CMMA 68 Doner vs Lafayette
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Schafer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Schafer is out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Schafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Schafer misses the target.
Schafer pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab
letting Schafer counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer misses with a kick to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but Schafer avoids it well.
It looked like Schafer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Schafer lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Schafer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov dodges the punch combination from Schafer.
Kushnirov blocks the body kick.
A big left from Schafer misses.
Schafer with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Schafer avoids it easily.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Schafer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schafer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Schafer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schafer misses with a hook.
Schafer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Schafer throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Schafer throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schafer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kushnirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schafer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schafer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schafer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schafer misses with a hook to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schafer.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Schafer avoids it with no problem.
Kushnirov 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.#T3#
A head kick by Schafer misses
and Kushnirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Schafer avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov scores with a hook to the body. Schafer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schafer throws an off balance right hand
and Kushnirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schafer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Schafer with an uppercut!
Schafer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kushnirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Schafer moves out of range.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Schafer takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schafer connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Schafer.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnirov lands a body shot.
Schafer defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schafer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schafer lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schafer. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schafer misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
Schafer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schafer looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Schafer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schafer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Schafer moves out of range.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Schafer misses with a jab to the body
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schafer slips under a jab.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Schafer.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Schafer avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schafer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
It looked like Schafer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Schafer saw that one coming.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Schafer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Schafer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Schafer cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Schafer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov 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.
Schafer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Schafer's head but Schafer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Schafer moved out of range.
That kick from Schafer tenderised Kushnirov's leg. Kushnirov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kushnirov lands a right hook to the body.
Schafer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schafer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kushnirov blocks the body kick.
Schafer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schafer manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Schafer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Schafer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schafer under the eye.
Schafer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schafer 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.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Jab from Kushnirov.
Schafer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Schafer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Schafer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Schafer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rory Schafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Schafer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schafer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov is looking for the big counter here.
Kushnirov defending well as Schafer loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov lands with a good body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Schafer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Schafer saw that one coming.
Kushnirov scores with a hook to the body. Schafer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schafer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Schafer moves out of range. #T2#
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Schafer counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Schafer
and Kushnirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schafer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Schafer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schafer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Schafer misses with a hook to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Schafer misses with the combination.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schafer.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Schafer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schafer misses with a body punch
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schafer connects with a body shot.
Kushnirov avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Schafer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Schafer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Schafer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schafer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Schafer misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov tests Schafer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schafer tries to land a body kick
and Kushnirov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schafer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kushnirov has time to react.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Schafer ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Schafer moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Schafer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schafer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kushnirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Schafer scores with a kick to the body.
Schafer throws a push kick but Kushnirov slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kushnirov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
In his post fight interview, Ilya Kushnirov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KoF: IW Underground III
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Nokkau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nokkau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Kushnirov throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nokkau in his tracks.
Nokkau lands with a cross.
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov clobbers Nokkau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Nokkau.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nokkau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Nokkau scores with a takedown into Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov wants to stand but Nokkau is controlling the position. #ES2#
Kushnirov pushes Nokkau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Nokkau.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Nokkau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Nokkau seems unphased.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kushnirov connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Nokkau is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nokkau doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Nokkau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kushnirov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nokkau wakes up just in time to hear Kushnirov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Kushnirov!
A less than humble Ilya Kushnirov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XII
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov 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.
Jab from London.
A big right from London misses. #CL2#
London takes the fight into the clinch.
London swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
London escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that London ducks under and follows up with a left that London also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
London falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov throws a jab when London was well out of range.
London tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
London scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
London pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
London misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
London misses with a hook.
London uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
London looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but London manages to avoid it.
London throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
London misses with a jab to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
London looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
London scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from London! But no joy.#T2##CL2#
Kushnirov tries to keep at a distance but London has taken the fight into the clinch.
London scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from London. #BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
London 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.
London misses with a combination
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
London scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by London. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of London.
Kushnirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kushnirov.#CUT#It looks like Ace London has been cut.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but London uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
London slips under a jab from Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov takes one to the chin there.
London swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
London misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov digs a good hook to London's body.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. London ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but London avoids it well.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but London uses good head movement to avoid it.
London swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
London swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
London bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnirov's head backwards.
London walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
London thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. London moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
London staying out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
London slips a jab from Kushnirov.
The crowd cheers as London lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kushnirov doesn't seem phased though.
London throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London throws a big shot that misses.
London is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kushnirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
London tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
London with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
London throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for London.
London is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ace London will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ace London'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.#R2#
London misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kushnirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from London.
London cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov moves out of range as London strikes.
Kushnirov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
London throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from London.
London misses with the combination.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
London doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
London drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
A short right from London on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but London has him pressed against the cage.
Kushnirov 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.
Kushnirov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt London or not.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but London has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
London throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
London blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for London.
Kushnirov trying to control the position but instead, London has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kushnirov into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kushnirov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
London lands with a short punch from the clinch.
London misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kushnirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
London tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
London lands with a right to the head.
London lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards. #BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
London rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
London will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of London's head but London sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract London.
Kushnirov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
London takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for London.
London goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kushnirov lands a shot to the body.
Kushnirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
London misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from London.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
London lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but London is keeping busy.
London misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
London lands a nice uppercut.
London is working Kushnirov over against the cage.
London blocks a body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
London lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but London has him pressed against the cage.
London lands on the inside with an uppercut.
London lands with a right to the head.
London fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
London has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ace London seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
London lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov tries to break free but London pushes him back against the cage.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
London tries a body shot but Kushnirov blocks it.
London lands a right hand. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch but London keeps him there for the moment.
London prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from London.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London lands a body punch.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
London misses with a hook from the clinch.
London has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
London lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from London. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
London slips under a jab.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but London manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ace London seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from London.
London looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace London showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ace London'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab. #CL2#
London gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
London lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from London finds it's target.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
London lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
London rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but London moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
London throws a counter combo.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
London throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
London connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but London moved out of range.
London tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from London.
London with a hook.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
London misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov slips a jab and a cross from London.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
London takes a body punch but keeps moving.
London misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
London missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
London rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kushnirov misses its target.
London is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
London bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right. #CL2#
London has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from London on the inside. #BC2#
London pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
London throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
London wants to clinch
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
London throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
London jabs at Kushnirov's body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but London sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
London looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to London's body. London takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3##CL2#
London clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
London prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London throws a head punch that misses.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
London throws a combination that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a nice body shot.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
London looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
London misses with a lunging right hand
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from London misses.
London darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
London wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
London drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
London throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
London doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Kushnirov slips a jab from London.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
London misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but London manages to avoid it.
London tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kushnirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from London.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London tries to clinch up
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
London swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
London lands a jab.
London misses with a body shot
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
London scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace London comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well London 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace London!
An out of breath Ace London thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws VIII
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atckinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atckinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atckinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking. #CL#
Atckinson rushes Kushnirov and presses him up against the cage.
Kushnirov scores with a shoulder strike.
Atckinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards. #BC#
Atckinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atckinson misses with a shot to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atckinson thinking.
Atckinson throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Atckinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Atckinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Atckinson.
Atckinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Atckinson pushes Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Atckinson throws a combination that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Atckinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atckinson moves away.
Atckinson slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Atckinson throws a nice head kick!
Atckinson lands a body shot.
Atckinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atckinson's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atckinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atckinson wants to clinch.
Kushnirov unleashes a big counter combination but Atckinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Atckinson misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atckinson.
Kushnirov connects with a body shot that sends Atckinson's belly button to the back.
Atckinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Kushnirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atckinson defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Atckinson misses with a double jab.
Atckinson swinging wildly here.
Atckinson throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Atckinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Atckinson.
Atckinson throws a combination. Kushnirov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Atckinson.
Kushnirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atckinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kushnirov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Atckinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Atckinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atckinson.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Atckinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Atckinson moves out of range.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Atckinson moves out of range. #KD#
Atckinson lands a big head kick that sends Kushnirov tumbling to the mat! Atckinson takes a step backwards and waves Kushnirov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kushnirov with a jab.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Atckinson throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Atckinson's head but Atckinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Atckinson throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but Atckinson avoids it well.
Atckinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Atckinson clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Atckinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Atckinson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Archibald Atckinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atckinson thows a body kick. Kushnirov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Atckinson.
Atckinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
Atckinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Atckinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Atckinson moved out of range.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Atckinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Archibald Atckinson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Atckinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atckinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Atckinson with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Atckinson forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Atckinson breaks 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!
Atckinson moves away from the strike by Kushnirov. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Atckinson is just out of range.
Atckinson thuds his shin into the meat of Kushnirov's side.
Atckinson misses the shot to the body.
Atckinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Atckinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atckinson misses with the combination.
Kushnirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atckinson at a distance.
Atckinson tries to clinch up.
Atckinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away. #T2#
Atckinson misses the jab.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov throws out a powerful jab.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Atckinson avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Atckinson misses its target.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Atckinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atckinson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Atckinson misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Atckinson.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atckinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Atckinson avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Atckinson blocks it.#T3#
Atckinson misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Atckinson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov needs to keep his hands up - Atckinson had a free shot at his head there.
Atckinson throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atckinson misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Atckinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Atckinson works over Kushnirov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Atckinson avoids nicely.
Kushnirov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Archibald Atckinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov throws a hook but Atckinson avoids it easily.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atckinson.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Atckinson misses with a jab to the body
and Atckinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atckinson misses with an uppercut.
Kushnirov jabs at Atckinson's body.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atckinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Atckinson lands a jab to the nose.
Atckinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Atckinson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kushnirov is rocked!
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Atckinson finish him?
Atckinson wants to clinch but Kushnirov slips to the side
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Atckinson.
Atckinson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kushnirov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Archibald Atckinson!
A relieved looking Archibald Atckinson 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: KoF: IW New Blood II
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noah shoots in but Kushnirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kushnirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noah backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Bruce Noah has been cut.#CL#
Noah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Noah has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Kushnirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kushnirov can't break the clinch.
Kushnirov managing to block the knees to the body from Noah.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Noah has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Noah has managed to clinch.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kushnirov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kushnirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Noah.
Kushnirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Noah.
Noah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kushnirov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Noah should have avoided that one. #T1#
Noah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noah dives in and grabs Kushnirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kushnirov pushes down on Noah's head and hops out.
Noah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noah has time to react.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot to the body.
Noah throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kushnirov. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kushnirov cracks Noah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Noah clinches up against the cage.
Noah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noah tries to land knees in the clinch but Kushnirov avoids the damage to the body.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kushnirov managing to block the knees to the body from Noah.
Kushnirov wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Noah should have avoided that one. #T2#
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noah tries to clinch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Noah tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body punch.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noah.
Kushnirov throws a one two combo.
Noah is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noah doesn't seem phased though.
Noah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kushnirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Noah is rocked!
Kushnirov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Noah to the canvas! Noah doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kushnirov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnirov!
A very excited looking Ilya Kushnirov 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.

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