Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Skolz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Skolz does no damage.
Skolz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dochenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Skolz.
Dochenko connects with a right hand. Skolz shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skolz.
Skolz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dochenko.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Skolz.
Skolz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.#TD#
Dochenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skolz to the ground. Dochenko is now in Skolz's guard.
Dochenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Dochenko being controlled here momentarily.
Skolz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dochenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dochenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dochenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Skolz has wrist control.
Skolz trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dochenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dochenko stops Skolz from standing up.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Skolz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dochenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skolz is keeping the position for now.
Dochenko trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Skolz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dochenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Dochenko is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage. #T3#
Dochenko tries to stall but Skolz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dochenko's elbow.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dochenko.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Dochenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dochenko is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz is looking to break free of the clinch but Dochenko has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Skolz as the two fighters clinch.
Skolz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
A shot in the inside from Skolz. #TD#
Dochenko has picked Skolz up - he's going for a ride! Dochenko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dochenko. #T4#
Skolz trying to hold on to Dochenko's head to control him but Dochenko postures up.
Skolz controlling the position for now.
Dochenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skolz trying to control from the bottom.
Dochenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Dochenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Dochenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dochenko cracks Skolz with a good jab.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Skolz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dochenko takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz feints a counter leg kick.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Skolz counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Dochenko misses. #CL2#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Dochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Dochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dochenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dochenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dochenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz pushes Dochenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dochenko.#T1#
Skolz lands with a light punch inside.
Skolz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skolz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dochenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dochenko throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Skolz.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz lands with a short shot to the head.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dochenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dochenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Skolz gets an underhook and turns Dochenko into the cage.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz. #T3#
Dochenko trying to control the position but instead, Skolz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dochenko into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Dochenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko tries to stall but Skolz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Dochenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Dochenko has Skolz pressed against the cage.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Dochenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action. #T4#
Dochenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dochenko blocking some punches.
Dochenko taking a breather.
Dochenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Skolz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dochenko.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Dochenko has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dochenko digs a right hand underneath Skolz's ribcage. Skolz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it. #TD#
Dochenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skolz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dochenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.#TD#
Dochenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skolz's guard.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dochenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Skolz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko won't allow Skolz to get back to his feet.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Skolz.#T1#
Dochenko throwing strikes from guard but Skolz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target. #CL2#
Skolz gets a clinch.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Dochenko blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Dochenko.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dochenko.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko lands with a right to the head.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Dochenko throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Skolz tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dochenko has Skolz pressed against the cage.
Dochenko lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action. #TD#
Dochenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skolz is trying to maintain the position but Dochenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dochenko is taking a breather. Skolz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Skolz is looking to improve his position.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Skolz kicks Dochenko off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Skolz clinches with his opponent.
Dochenko takes a shot to the head.
Dochenko digs a right hand underneath Skolz's ribcage. Skolz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dochenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skolz.
Dochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Skolz fails to land.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Dochenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dochenko lands a left hand.
Dochenko trying to stall but Skolz improves his position.
Dochenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko is looking to control Skolz's arms but Skolz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dochenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dochenko trying to control the position but instead, Skolz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dochenko into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz tries a body shot but Dochenko blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Skolz.
Skolz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Ivan Dochenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerrad Skolz.
I've got Skolz 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz 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: DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Colamarino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dochenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Colamarino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colamarino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Colamarino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dochenko misses with a right hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko misses with a jab to the body
and Colamarino counters with an inside leg kick.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dochenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colamarino lands a lovely overhand right.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dochenko.#T1#
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colamarino - that will leave a mark!
Dochenko takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Dochenko.
Colamarino wants to land a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Dochenko throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Dochenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Dochenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Nice jab there from Colamarino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily. #T2#
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Colamarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Colamarino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dochenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colamarino thinking.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colamarino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dochenko counters with a shoot takedown. Colamarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Colamarino keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Colamarino seems keen to control Dochenko's posture.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Colamarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dochenko controls the pace.
Colamarino keeping full guard, as Dochenko tries to pass.
Dochenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dochenko moves out of range as Colamarino throws a body kick.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino lands a nice looking body shot.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.#T4#
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dochenko with a hook.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Colamarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino is concentrating on defense, preventing Dochenko from advancing position.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colamarino defending well though.
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 Kentrail Colamarino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Colamarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Colamarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
A good leg kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colamarino.
Dochenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colamarino connects with a single shot there.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Dochenko there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko lands with a nice combination. Colamarino backs away looking to recover.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.#T1#
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dochenko. That did some damage!
Colamarino is looking to slow Dochenko down with leg kicks.
Colamarino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colamarino swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dochenko misses with a left hand
and Colamarino counters with a nice leg kick.
Dochenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colamarino has time to react.
Colamarino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
Colamarino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Dochenko lands.
Dochenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colamarino misses with a body kick.
Dochenko 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.#T2#
Dochenko with a nice cross.
Colamarino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colamarino scores with a decent looking hook.
Colamarino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino lands a really nice looking cross but Dochenko seems unphased.
Dochenko jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Colamarino throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Dochenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Jab from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko cracks Colamarino with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colamarino throws a low kick, looking for Dochenko's leg but Dochenko calmly moves out of range.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
Dochenko blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dochenko can do to turn this around?
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Colamarino throws a leg kick that misses.
And Dochenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Colamarino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Colamarino digs a good hook to Dochenko's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dochenko throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Dochenko lands with an overhand left.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colamarino.
Dochenko thuds his right hand into Colamarino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Dochenko tests Colamarino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colamarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dochenko's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Colamarino tries to land a front kick but Dochenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colamarino 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.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Dochenko jabs at Colamarino's body.
Dochenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colamarino on the side of the head.
Dochenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt - Colamarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Colamarino moves into the clinch successfully.
Dochenko looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Dochenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Dochenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dochenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Colamarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Colamarino.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Colamarino.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Dochenko avoids a kick to the body.
Dochenko loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Colamarino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dochenko doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Dochenko checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colamarino defends it well.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Colamarino tries a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Dochenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colamarino can pounce on him.
Colamarino slaps away a takedown attempt from Dochenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dochenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Colamarino.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
Dochenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Colamarino throws a right hand that misses
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Dochenko blocks a jab.
Colamarino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Colamarino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Colamarino tries to clinch up
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dochenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Colamarino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dochenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a hook to the body
and Colamarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colamarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Dochenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colamarino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Colamarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Dochenko's head back.
Dochenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Colamarino misses with a kick to the body
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino takes one to the chin there.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Dochenko.
The fighters circling - Colamarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dochenko has time to react.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colamarino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dochenko avoids it.#T1#
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Dochenko down.
Dochenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colamarino. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colamarino defends it well.
Dochenko throws a right hand that Colamarino ducks under and follows up with a left that Colamarino also avoids with ease.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Dochenko saw that one coming.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Colamarino throws a chopping leg kick but Dochenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Colamarino 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 Dochenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dochenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Colamarino throws a lazy body kick
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Colamarino.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dochenko cracks Colamarino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Dochenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Dochenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Dochenko blocks a leg kick.
Dochenko throws out a counter right but Colamarino avoids it with no problem.
Colamarino delivers a nice body kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Colamarino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dochenko has time to react.
Colamarino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colamarino but Colamarino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dochenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dochenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dochenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino throws a head kick that misses.
Dochenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colamarino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dochenko scrambles back to his feet.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
A swing and a miss from Colamarino.
Colamarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colamarino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dochenko on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Colamarino.
Dochenko with the counter takedown but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino had his way with Ivan Dochenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Colamarino scores with a jab. Dochenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Dochenko blocks the body kick.
Dochenko cracks Colamarino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
Colamarino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Colamarino walks into a stiff left hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko. #T1#
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colamarino throws a push kick but Dochenko slaps the foot to one side.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Colamarino throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dochenko. That did some damage!
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Colamarino lands a jab to Dochenko's midsection.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Dochenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colamarino finds it's way round the side to connect with Dochenko's head.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colamarino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colamarino wants to clinch.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Dochenko misses with a hook.#TD2#
Dochenko gets the takedown into side control.
Dochenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Colamarino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dochenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dochenko takes a little break here. Colamarino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Colamarino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
Colamarino is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dochenko advances nicely into full mount.
Dochenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Colamarino looks a forlorn figure.
Dochenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Colamarino?
Dochenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Colamarino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dochenko trying to control but Colamarino is having none of it.
Dochenko lands a big shot there that rocks Colamarino but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Dochenko.
I think Colamarino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Dochenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dochenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Dochenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colamarino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dochenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colamarino being controlled here, momentarily.
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colamarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Dochenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colamarino throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dochenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colamarino's guard.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dochenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Colamarino has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dochenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colamarino keeping full guard, as Dochenko tries to pass.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colamarino trying to control the position. #T2#
Colamarino wants to sweep here but Dochenko controlling him for the moment.
Colamarino controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Colamarino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head. #CL2#
Dochenko moves into range and clinches up with Colamarino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dochenko fails to land.
I was talking to Colamarino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dochenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards. #T3#
Colamarino blocks an uppercut.
Dochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Colamarino controls the action.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
Dochenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colamarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dochenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colamarino prevents it.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dochenko tries a body shot but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the side of Dochenko's head. #BC#
Colamarino breaks from the clinch.
Dochenko fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Dochenko misses with a left hand
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colamarino. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino looks for the body kick but Dochenko saw that one coming.
Dochenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colamarino slips a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Dochenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dochenko down.
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colamarino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Kentrail Colamarino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
And Dochenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Colamarino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Dochenko. Beautiful body shot.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with an open hand slap.
Colamarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dochenko.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a left hand
and Dochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colamarino on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko. #T1#
Dochenko looks to land a left hand but Colamarino moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Dochenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Colamarino moves forwards but Dochenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Colamarino misses.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Colamarino is looking to chop away at Dochenko's legs.
Dochenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colamarino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dochenko will feel that in the morning.
Colamarino looks to throw the jab but Dochenko is out of range.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Dochenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colamarino thinking.
Dochenko lands a really nice looking cross but Colamarino seems unphased. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colamarino throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colamarino throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko slips a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Dochenko moved out of range nicely.#T3##CL2#
Dochenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dochenko is looking to control Colamarino's arms but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Colamarino lands a body punch.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colamarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
Dochenko misses with the head strike.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dochenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dochenko is trying to stall.
Colamarino lands an uppercut.
Colamarino misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Colamarino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dochenko has him pressed against the cage.
Dochenko taking a breather.
Dochenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Dochenko is looking to control Colamarino's arms but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Colamarino has had enough of the clinch but Dochenko keeps him there for the moment.
Dochenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dochenko presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Dochenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colamarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
A short right from Colamarino on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dochenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colamarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Dochenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dochenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dochenko swings for the body but Colamarino moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dochenko.
Colamarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Colamarino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dochenko momentarily.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Dochenko avoids the punch easily.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko works Colamarino's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Dochenko looks for a takedown but Colamarino sprawls well.
Colamarino scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Dochenko finds it's target.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Colamarino.
An inside leg kick lands from Colamarino.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Colamarino is out of range.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Dochenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Colamarino.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dochenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colamarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Colamarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colamarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Colamarino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dochenko duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colamarino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dochenko just manages to avoid it.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Dochenko throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Colamarino ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Colamarino.
Dochenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Colamarino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Colamarino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dochenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Colamarino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino connects with a looping right hand.
Dochenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Dochenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino slips under a jab.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.
Colamarino jabs Dochenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Colamarino has Dochenko up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino trying to stall but Dochenko improves his position.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino is trying to break free.
Dochenko looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Colamarino.
Kentrail Colamarino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colamarino.
Dochenko blocks an uppercut.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dochenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kentrail Colamarino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dochenko has his takedown stuffed
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino misses with a body punch
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colamarino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dochenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Colamarino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dochenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Colamarino should have avoided that one.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino scores with a nice right hand.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Dochenko saw that one coming.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Colamarino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Colamarino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Dochenko works Colamarino's body with a nice hook.
Dochenko cracks a nice hook into Colamarino's ribs.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Dochenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dochenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colamarino circles away quickly and effectively.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dochenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dochenko.#T2#
Dochenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dochenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colamarino did well to prevent Dochenko getting side control.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
Dochenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dochenko content to control rather than advance.
Dochenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Colamarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dochenko lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Colamarino trying to control here.
Colamarino is refusing to be controlled, as Dochenko sits in half guard.
Dochenko is stalling here. Colamarino is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dochenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colamarino has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dochenko struggling a bit here.
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You can see the frustration on Dochenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dochenko is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colamarino's best efforts.
Colamarino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Colamarino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dochenko moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Colamarino scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Colamarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Colamarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colamarino staying out of range there.
Dochenko takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Colamarino misses its target.
Colamarino slips a jab from Dochenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Colamarino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dochenko moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Colamarino ducks right into an uppercut from Dochenko.
Dochenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a right hand to the body.
Colamarino lunges at Dochenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dochenko's hand. #TD2#
Dochenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Dochenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Colamarino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colamarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dochenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Still in half guard, Dochenko seems content to control.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Colamarino dodges it nicely.
Dochenko is nestled in close to Colamarino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dochenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colamarino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Dochenko seems content to control.
Dochenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Colamarino wants to improve his position but Dochenko is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colamarino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dochenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colamarino scrambles back to his feet.
Colamarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Colamarino.
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dochenko! But no joy.
Dochenko lands with a right hand.
Dochenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colamarino manages to avoid it.
Dochenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colamarino throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colamarino drops his hands momentarily and Dochenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colamarino.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dochenko is defended easily by Colamarino.
Colamarino jabs Dochenko right on the nose. Dochenko blinks but takes it well.
Dochenko misses with a body shot.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dochenko. Those never looked like landing.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Colamarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Dochenko.
I think Dochenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Kentrail Colamarino retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dochenko scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Graves.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Graves slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a nice hook to Dochenko's body. Dochenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Dochenko. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dochenko is defended easily by Graves.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dochenko with a body shot.#T1#
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Dochenko lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Dochenko. #TD#
Dochenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Graves is looking for a sweep. Dochenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves is looking to control Dochenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
Graves is positioning himself well to prevent Dochenko advancing to mount.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves is pressing down on Dochenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T3#
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dochenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dochenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dochenko.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves is pulling down on Dochenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Dochenko, at least for the moment.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Graves slips a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves throws out a counter right but Dochenko avoids it with no problem.
Graves jabs at Dochenko's body.
Dochenko cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Dochenko moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dochenko loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
Dochenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Dochenko feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Dochenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T2#
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves 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.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Dochenko wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Dochenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Dochenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Dochenko works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Dochenko content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Dochenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko scores with a shot to the body.
Dochenko is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dochenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dochenko. #T1#
Dochenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dochenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dochenko is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dochenko throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dochenko working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dochenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dochenko looks to land a strike but Graves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dochenko lands a couple of digs.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Dochenko throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a few strikes there.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Graves counters with a body kick.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dochenko blocks the body kick.
Dochenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Colamarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dochenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Colamarino.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Colamarino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown but Colamarino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dochenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Colamarino is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Colamarino throws a leg kick
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dochenko.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colamarino's head backwards.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dochenko slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Dochenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Colamarino misses.#T1#
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colamarino lands a right hook to the body.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colamarino walks into a left hand.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Colamarino punishes Dochenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Dochenko slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Colamarino scores with a head kick. Dochenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Colamarino is out of range.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino digs a good body shot into Dochenko's ribs.#T2#
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Colamarino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a good jab.
Dochenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dochenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Dochenko misses with a left hand
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko darts in trying to clinch
and Dochenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Dochenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colamarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colamarino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Colamarino tries to land a front kick but Dochenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
A head kick misses from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colamarino throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko walks into a jab.#T4#
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Colamarino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko thuds a left hand into Colamarino's body.
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dochenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Colamarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Colamarino drops his hands momentarily and Dochenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dochenko throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko misses with a two punch combination.
Colamarino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino lands a leg kick that knocks Dochenko off balance momentarily.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a shoot takedown. Colamarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Colamarino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
Dochenko with a nice head shot there.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Colamarino keeps moving.
Dochenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Colamarino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dochenko throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colamarino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko.
Colamarino working a defensive guard here.
Dochenko trying to control but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
Dochenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colamarino's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colamarino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dochenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Colamarino's head.
Colamarino pulls Dochenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Dochenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colamarino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dochenko throws an elbow that misses. Colamarino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dochenko's guard. Nice move by Colamarino!#REVB#
Colamarino wants to pass the guard but Dochenko is keeping the position.
Dochenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Dochenko, not yet.
Colamarino wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Colamarino might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dochenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dochenko 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.#T3#
Colamarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dochenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Colamarino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dochenko is pulling down on Colamarino's head. It's preventing any offense from Colamarino, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colamarino avoids the body shot from Dochenko.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Dochenko tries to move into range but Colamarino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dochenko goes for a double leg but Colamarino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colamarino continues to drive forward.
Colamarino lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colamarino.
The referee calls for Dochenko to work.
Colamarino takes a shot to the head.
Colamarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dochenko is looking to control Colamarino's arms but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Dochenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dochenko.
Dochenko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Colamarino lands with a right to the head.
Dochenko lands a shot to the body.
Dochenko digs a right hand into Colamarino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colamarino's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko lands with a light punch inside.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Colamarino tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Colamarino back against the cage.
Dochenko trying to stall but Colamarino improves his position.
Colamarino throws a head punch that misses.
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 Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.
Dochenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colamarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colamarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Dochenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
Colamarino tries to land a front kick but Dochenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dochenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Dochenko moved out of range nicely.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colamarino 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. #T1#
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dochenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Colamarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dochenko.
Dochenko jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Dochenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colamarino defends it nicely.
Colamarino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dochenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colamarino scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Colamarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
A little jabbing left from Colamarino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
A little jabbing left from Colamarino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino throws a hook but Dochenko blocks it.
Colamarino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range. #CL#
Dochenko moves into the clinch.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dochenko lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Colamarino.
A shot in the inside from Colamarino.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dochenko lands a right hand. #T3#
Dochenko stalling in the clinch but Colamarino improves position.
Dochenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Colamarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Dochenko slips the punch.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt - Colamarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dochenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colamarino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Colamarino. Beautiful body shot.
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Colamarino tries a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Dochenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dochenko down.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Dochenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 jab lands there for Colamarino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dochenko.
Colamarino with a nice calf kick.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko throws a jab when Colamarino was well out of range.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kentrail Colamarino just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Colamarino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Colamarino lands with a kick to the temple. Dochenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a single leg into guard. Colamarino didn't expect that.
Colamarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dochenko lands a couple of digs.
Dochenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colamarino is trying to control the position but Dochenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dochenko trying to control but Colamarino is working from the bottom. #T1#
Colamarino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dochenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dochenko distracts Colamarino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colamarino pulls Dochenko in close to prevent any damage.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colamarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dochenko controls the pace.
Dochenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Colamarino clobbers Dochenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Colamarino moved out of range.
Dochenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dochenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Dochenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colamarino scores with a jab. Dochenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.#T3#
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's front leg with a kick but Dochenko checks it.
Colamarino slips a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head.
Colamarino throws a hook but Dochenko blocks it.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko fails to land the takedown.
Dochenko wants to clinch up but Colamarino keeps it at a distance.
Colamarino throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko blocks a head kick by Colamarino. #T4#
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dochenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dochenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colamarino cracks a nice hook into Dochenko's ribs.
Colamarino throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Colamarino only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Dochenko needs to keep his hands up - Colamarino had a free shot at his head there.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice looking body kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Dochenko misses with a hook.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colamarino lands with a nice body punch.
Dochenko moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko connects with a single shot there.
Colamarino throws a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dochenko is able to avoid easily.
Dochenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Dochenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colamarino swivels and escapes.#T1#
Colamarino thuds a left hand into Dochenko's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colamarino counters with an inside leg kick.
Dochenko misses with a hook
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colamarino.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Dochenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Dochenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colamarino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dochenko in his tracks.
Colamarino throws a head kick that misses.
Colamarino misses with a low kick as Dochenko jumps back.#T2#
Colamarino misses with a jab to the body
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino with the inside leg kick.
Dochenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Colamarino circles away.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Colamarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a good jab.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Dochenko jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Dochenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colamarino dips to his left and cracks Dochenko with an uppercut!
Colamarino throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino throws a shot from downtown. Dochenko moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Dochenko ducks right into an uppercut from Colamarino.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dochenko connects with a body shot that sends Colamarino's belly button to the back.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dochenko 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.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Colamarino didn't see that one coming.
Colamarino tests Dochenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Colamarino 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 Dochenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dochenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino 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. #T4#
Dochenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
It seemed like Colamarino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt - Colamarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dochenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook. Dochenko ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino connects with a crisp jab.
Colamarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Colamarino stuns Dochenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colamarino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dochenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colamarino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
Kentrail Colamarino is the new welterweight champion!

Event: DMMA 234 Drake vs Cortez
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakamura misses the body punch
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura stuns Dochenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Nakamura there.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Dochenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
Dochenko avoids a kick to the body.
Dochenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Dochenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko backing away here, and Nakamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura takes a swing at Dochenko's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dochenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Dochenko saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dochenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dochenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Dochenko moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Dochenko avoids the punch easily.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Nakamura.#T3#
Nice body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Dochenko throws a big counter combination but Nakamura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Dochenko off balance momentarily.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Dochenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dochenko moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura with a hook.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dochenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Dochenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Dochenko counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Nakamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dochenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Dochenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dochenko content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Nakamura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura tests Dochenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Dochenko.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Dochenko is out of range.
Dochenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Dochenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
A big left from Dochenko misses. #T1#
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko with a hook.
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a nice body shot.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.#T2#
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Dochenko backpedaling.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Dochenko avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura 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 Dochenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dochenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Dochenko gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Dochenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Nakamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dochenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dochenko scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dochenko pushes Nakamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dochenko blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Dochenko is stalling here.
Dochenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakamura's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Dochenko throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko cracks Nakamura with a big right hand but Nakamura just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dochenko taking a breather here.
Nakamura is trying to buck Dochenko off.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Dochenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dochenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dochenko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nakamura!
Dochenko landing shots from mount.
Dochenko controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dochenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakamura slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dochenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
As Nakamura looks to move away, Dochenko throws a big counter combo but Nakamura just gets out of the way.
Nakamura throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Nakamura misses
and Dochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dochenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Dochenko swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dochenko.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the head.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Dochenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.#T2#
Dochenko thuds a left hand into Nakamura's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dochenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dochenko dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Dochenko pushes him off.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Dochenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dochenko with a nice head shot there.
Dochenko working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakamura holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dochenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Dochenko postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Dochenko tries to pass.
Dochenko stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nakamura is trying to escape the position but Dochenko is controlling the position.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dochenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura tries to bench press Dochenko off him but Dochenko keeps the position.
Dochenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
A determined Hideki Nakamura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
About Don appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dochenko connects with a crisp jab.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
About Don shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
About Don rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
About Don misses the jab.
About Don cracks Dochenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
About Don throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
About Don avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and About Don counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
About Don throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko wants to counter the offense by About Don and move into the clinch position.
Dochenko tries to bum rush About Don with a series of wild strikes but About Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from About Don misses the target. #TD2#
Dochenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
About Don is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dochenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
About Don trying to hold on to Dochenko's head to control him but Dochenko postures up.
About Don tries to roll over but Dochenko keeps him under control.
Dochenko is looking to advance position but About Don won't allow it.
Dochenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dochenko prevents About Don from improving his position.
About Don is holding on to half guard well.
Dochenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dochenko in particular looking to stall.
About Don moves into full guard.
About Don looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there. #T3#
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dochenko throws an elbow that misses. About Don uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dochenko's guard. Nice move by About Don!#REVR#
About Don wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Dochenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dochenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. About Don manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
About Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym.
About Don controls Dochenko momentarily but Dochenko frees himself.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About Don keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control About Don haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
About Don 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
About Don 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.
About Don looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.
About Don waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dochenko.
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Get Wet About Don is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
About Don lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Dochenko throws a jab when About Don was well out of range.
About Don throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dochenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
About Don throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko throws the left hand but About Don avoids the punch easily.
About Don throws a combination that misses
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
About Don looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Dochenko throws out a counter right but About Don avoids it with no problem.
About Don is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dochenko.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
About Don throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
About Don bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dochenko's head.
About Don shoots in and drives through. Dochenko sprawls well.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
Dochenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of About Don's head but About Don sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from About Don on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
About Don throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko connects with a body shot that sends About Don's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
About Don closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
About Don misses with a body shot
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dochenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between About Don's hands.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
About Don displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
About Don connects with a looping right hand.
About Don lands with a right hand.
About Don staying out of range there.#T3#
Dochenko walks into a stiff left hand from About Don.
Dochenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dochenko takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
About Don misses the jab.
Dochenko 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.
About Don scores with a hook.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
About Don throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
About Don moves out of range as Dochenko strikes.
About Don throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
About Don misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Dochenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dochenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for About Don with that takedown attempt.
Dochenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
About Don looks to land a combination but Dochenko avoids it well.
About Don fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dochenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
About Don scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dochenko doesn't seem bothered though.
About Don shoots and misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
About Don uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Nice cross by About Don.
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 Get Wet About Don will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
About Don swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
About Don is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dochenko.
About Don gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Dochenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. About Don doesn't seem phased though.
About Don slips under a jab.
Dochenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don on the wrong end of a nice jab.
About Don misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don misses the body punch
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
About Don moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a left hand
letting About Don counter with a right hand.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped About Don in his tracks. #T1#
A big right from Dochenko misses.
An attempted straight right counter from About Don misses the target.
About Don goes for a double leg but Dochenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dochenko continues to drive forward.
A short left from Dochenko.
About Don tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
About Don tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dochenko's elbow.
Dochenko misses with a body punch.
About Don wants to break the clinch but can't.
About Don has a couple of punches blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko is looking to control About Don's arms but About Don gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
About Don lands a right hand.
About Don prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
About Don is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
About Don wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dochenko. #T2##TD#
About Don manages to pull guard.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
About Don 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.#SUB#
About Don working for a triangle but Dochenko defends it easily.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but About Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dochenko lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
About Don keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but About Don gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ivan Dochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dochenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
About Don trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom. #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.
About Don trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dochenko controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dochenko is on top in guard. #REVB#
About Don keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
About Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of About Don's head.
About Don not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dochenko 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
A relieved looking Ivan Dochenko 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: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Polus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polus. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polus is defended easily by Dochenko.
Dochenko cracks Polus with a good jab.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dochenko.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
A low kick from Polus misses
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dochenko as Polus shoots in.
Polus tries to move into range but Dochenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Dochenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus misses with a hook.
Polus tries for a takedown but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Polus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dochenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Polus has his foot on Dochenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dochenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dochenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Polus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Dochenko throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Polus.
Polus slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dochenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dochenko tries to avoid it but Polus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dochenko to the ground. Dochenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dochenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus throws a leg kick but Dochenko moved away.#T4#
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Polus staying out of range there.
Dochenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polus throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus scores with a decent looking hook.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polus connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko digs a good hook to Polus's body.
Polus moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko lands a jab.
Polus throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Polus only half commits.
Polus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Polus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dochenko misses with a body shot.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dochenko's sensitive parts.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
A jab from Polus misses.
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dochenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Polus connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Polus motions for Dochenko to come forward. Polus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Dochenko misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Dochenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
Dochenko connects with a right hand. Polus shakes it off.
Polus swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Polus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Polus throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Polus.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus throws a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Dochenko staying out of range there.
Dochenko tries to counter with a takedown but Polus is quick to defend against it.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick from Polus.
Dochenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Polus sprawls and moves away.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Polus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dochenko's waist but Dochenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polus off to one side.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus thuds a left hand into Dochenko's body.
Polus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Polus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Polus didn't see that one coming.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dochenko cracks a nice hook into Polus's ribs.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Polus catches Dochenko right on the button with a cross.
Polus throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Polus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko jabs at Polus's body.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus. #T4#
Polus defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Polus.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dochenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dochenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dochenko sizes up Polus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dochenko throws a shot to the body.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Dochenko throws a right hand that Polus ducks under and follows up with a left that Polus also avoids with ease.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Polus finds it's target.
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polus at a distance.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Polus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Polus moves out of range as Dochenko strikes.
Polus defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Dochenko. No joy for Polus on that attempt. #T1#
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Some wild striking there from Polus.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dochenko defends it well.
Dochenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dochenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Dochenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polus on the side of the head.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polus walks into a left hand.
Polus staying out of range there.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus misses with a low kick as Dochenko jumps back.
Polus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus slips under a jab.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Dochenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Polus. Polus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polus won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Dochenko scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus tries to buck Dochenko off but Dochenko is having none of it.
Polus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Polus tries to bench press Dochenko off him but Dochenko keeps the position.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dochenko continues to stall.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dochenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dochenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Polus is not content to let Dochenko control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Talvela looks for the body kick but Dochenko saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Dochenko.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.
Talvela takes one to the chin there.
Dochenko walks into a stiff left hand from Talvela.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela 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.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Talvela misses.
Dochenko throws a combination that misses
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Talvela.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talvela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dochenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Talvela.
Dochenko scores with a nice strike.
Talvela thows a leg kick but Dochenko checks it #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dochenko postures up.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Dochenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dochenko passes Talvela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dochenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dochenko with the ground and pound but Talvela uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
Talvela trying to keep a closed guard but Dochenko is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a triangle but Dochenko pushes his legs off easily.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela 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.
Talvela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dochenko trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dochenko's head backwards.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dochenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dochenko under the eye.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Talvela.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Dochenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.#T4#
Talvela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Talvela slips a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Talvela didn't see that one coming.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dochenko.
Talvela throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela tries a quick counter leg kick but Dochenko is wise to it.
Dochenko jabs Talvela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dochenko slips under a jab.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Dochenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Talvela.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dochenko misses with a wild combination.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Talvela lands with an overhand left.
Dochenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dochenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
A cross from Talvela lands.
Dochenko lands a right hook to the body.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talvela.
Talvela lands a leg kick that knocks Dochenko off balance momentarily.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Talvela misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick
and Dochenko 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!
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
Dochenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talvela misses with an uppercut.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Dochenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A jab lands there for Dochenko.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela misses with a hook.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dochenko's head backwards.
Talvela throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talvela.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dochenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Dochenko checks it.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Talvela misses the jab.#T2#
Dochenko checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good work by Dochenko as he checks the leg kick.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dochenko dips to his left and cracks Talvela with an uppercut!
Talvela wants to land a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dochenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Talvela.
Dochenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Talvela lands a head kick!
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dochenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Dochenko lands.#T3#
Dochenko lands a jab to the nose.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dochenko as he connects with a hook.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Talvela motions for Dochenko to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Dochenko lands.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Talvela.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Dochenko moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dochenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range and Talvela settles back down.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Dochenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talvela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Dochenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dochenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Dochenko misses its target.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Dochenko's knee but Dochenko avoids it well.
Dochenko needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Dochenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dochenko trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Talvela 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.
Talvela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talvela.
Dochenko scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Talvela misses.
Talvela throws a body kick that misses.
Dochenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dochenko blocks it well.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Talvela.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dochenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Dochenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dochenko.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Dochenko moved out of range nicely.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talvela catches Dochenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Talvela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dochenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela thows a body kick. Dochenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dochenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Dochenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Talvela on his heels. He'll look to pass Talvela's guard now, I'm sure.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.#T2#
Dochenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dochenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dochenko slips a nice elbow through Talvela's hands, connecting with Talvela's forehead.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko wants to control but Talvela is keeping him busy.
Talvela is pressing down on Dochenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dochenko connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dochenko passes into half guard.
Dochenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Dochenko working over Talvela with some ground and pound. Talvela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dochenko throwing shots but Talvela is blocking nicely.
Dochenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Talvela is not content to let Dochenko control the position.
Dochenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back.
Talvela is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Dochenko working the head and body with strikes.
Talvela wants to control the action here but instead Dochenko manages to pass to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Dochenko.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dochenko controlling from the full mount.
Dochenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Talvela is looking to escape.
Dochenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dochenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice jab there from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a good body shot.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Dochenko down.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Dochenko's knee but Dochenko avoids it well.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the head.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Dochenko swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
And Talvela tries to counter it with a takedown but Dochenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dochenko with a hook.
A punch combination from Talvela misses. #T1#
Dochenko throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Talvela.
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Talvela slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Talvela gets the takedown into side control.
Talvela cracks Dochenko with a big right hand but Dochenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Talvela working away.#SUB2#
Talvela goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dochenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Talvela but great work by Dochenko.
Dochenko wants to control but Talvela is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko cracks Talvela with a big elbow.
Dochenko working the ground and pound.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dochenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dochenko is working Talvela over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dochenko wants to control but Talvela is keeping him busy.
Dochenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dochenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Dochenko working the body and head with strikes.
Dochenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Dochenko takes a little break here. Talvela wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talvela keeps working.
Dochenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Talvela is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dochenko stalling. #SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dochenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Talvela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dochenko trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dochenko slips a nice elbow through Talvela's hands, connecting with Talvela's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko had his way with Paavo Talvela in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela throws a nice head kick!
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Dochenko lands a really nice looking cross but Talvela seems unphased.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dochenko lands a head shot.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Dochenko punishes Talvela's body with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Nice defenses there by Dochenko.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Dochenko 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.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Dochenko.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Dochenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Talvela looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dochenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Talvela trying to remain calm as Dochenko controls from the top position.
Talvela is trying to improve his position.
Talvela regains half guard, as Dochenko was trying to land strikes.
Talvela moves into full guard. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dochenko throwing strikes but missing.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but Talvela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dochenko is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Dochenko landing with the ground and pound.
Dochenko trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Dochenko distracts Talvela with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dochenko controlling from the top position.
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but Talvela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dochenko is keeping the position for now.
Dochenko has his hands on Talvela's head, controlling the position.
Dochenko wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DC 52: Nitro vs Maeda
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voorheis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Dochenko misses.
Voorheis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voorheis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Voorheis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Voorheis slips a jab from Dochenko.
Voorheis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dochenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Voorheis slips under a jab from Dochenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko cracks Voorheis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dochenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voorheis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Voorheis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko throws a hook but Voorheis blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Voorheis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voorheis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voorheis throws a series of punches but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko slips under a jab.
Dochenko throws a right and a left that Voorheis avoids nicely.
Voorheis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voorheis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dochenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Voorheis's head but Voorheis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Dochenko connects with a body shot that sends Voorheis's belly button to the back.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voorheis! But no joy.
Dochenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko clobbers Voorheis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voorheis tries to bum rush Dochenko with a series of wild strikes but Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Voorheis is out of range.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Voorheis.
Dochenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voorheis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voorheis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dochenko.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Voorheis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Voorheis misses the target.
Voorheis staying out of range there.
It seemed like Voorheis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voorheis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voorheis.
Voorheis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voorheis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Voorheis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Voorheis walks into a straight right hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voorheis moves away.
Voorheis throws a counter combo.#T4#
Voorheis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Voorheis.
Voorheis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dochenko tests Voorheis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Voorheis's shoulder, as Voorheis tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voorheis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Voorheis staying out of range there.
Voorheis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Voorheis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voorheis misses with a right hand
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voorheis misses with a hook.
Dochenko scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dochenko lands with a nice body punch.
Voorheis 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.
Dochenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voorheis momentarily.
Dochenko lands a jab to the nose.
Dochenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dochenko jabs Voorheis right on the nose. Voorheis blinks but takes it well.
Voorheis misses with a hook.#CL#
Dochenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Voorheis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dochenko has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorheis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dochenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voorheis is working for takedown but Dochenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voorheis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dochenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derk Voorheis.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voorheis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voorheis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Voorheis walks into a stiff left hand from Dochenko.
Voorheis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dochenko misses with a body shot.
Dochenko misses with a hook
and Voorheis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut
and Voorheis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko cracks Voorheis with an open hand slap.
Voorheis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko misses the jab.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voorheis can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Voorheis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dochenko with a body shot.
Voorheis blocks a jab.
Dochenko misses with a double jab
and Voorheis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voorheis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voorheis throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Voorheis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
A punch combination from Voorheis misses.
Voorheis takes one on the button.
Voorheis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voorheis there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Dochenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Voorheis counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Voorheis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Voorheis loads up on a big right hand but Dochenko slips the punch.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voorheis.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Voorheis's shoulder, as Voorheis tries to avoid the shot.
Dochenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dochenko cracks Voorheis with a good jab.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Voorheis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Voorheis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Voorheis misses with an uppercut. Dochenko saw that one coming.
Dochenko connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Voorheis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ivan Dochenko's cut is getting worse.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Voorheis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Voorheis.
Voorheis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Dochenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voorheis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Dochenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Dochenko swings for the body but Voorheis moves out of range.
Voorheis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Voorheis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Voorheis.
Voorheis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dochenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voorheis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dochenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dochenko trying to control but Voorheis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voorheis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voorheis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dochenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dochenko 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. #T1#
Voorheis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voorheis keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Voorheis trying to keep a closed guard but Dochenko is proving a slippery customer.
Dochenko controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voorheis pulls Dochenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Dochenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dochenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Voorheis is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko dips to his left and cracks Voorheis with an uppercut!
Dochenko stalks Voorheis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Voorheis's face. Voorheis staggers backwards, shaken.
Voorheis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Derk Voorheis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voorheis throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko lands a jab.
Dochenko cracks Voorheis with an open hand slap.
Dochenko scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Voorheis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Voorheis.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Voorheis throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Voorheis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko misses with a hook #TD2#
and Voorheis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dochenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Dochenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Dochenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voorheis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dochenko's head.
Voorheis working over Dochenko with some ground and pound. Dochenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dochenko wants to control but Voorheis is keeping busy.
Voorheis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voorheis is thwarting Dochenko's attempts to control the position.
Voorheis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ivan Dochenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Dochenko clobbers Voorheis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dochenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voorheis.
A little jabbing left from Voorheis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut. Voorheis saw that one coming.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Voorheis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Voorheis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dochenko tries to clinch but Voorheis moves out of range.
Voorheis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dochenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voorheis throws a counter combo.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dochenko as he connects with a hook.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voorheis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Voorheis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Voorheis misses with a hook.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Voorheis ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voorheis.
Dochenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voorheis moves out of range of the strikes.
Voorheis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dochenko defends it well.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voorheis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Voorheis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Voorheis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Dochenko finds it's target.
Voorheis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dochenko takes a swing at Voorheis's ribcage but misses.
Voorheis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dochenko scores with a nice strike.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.
Voorheis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Voorheis slips under a jab.
Voorheis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Voorheis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Voorheis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Dochenko drives through and clinches with Voorheis against the cage.
Dochenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Voorheis controls his hands.
Voorheis is working for takedown but Dochenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voorheis blocks a body shot from Dochenko.
Voorheis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dochenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voorheis scores with a one two! Dochenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Voorheis slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Dochenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voorheis. #T4#
Dochenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dochenko lands a right hook to the body.
Voorheis throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voorheis.
Voorheis 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!
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko had his way with Derk Voorheis in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Voorheis staying out of range there.
Dochenko misses with a wild combination.
Voorheis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voorheis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Voorheis counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voorheis's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voorheis.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.
Dochenko slips a jab from Voorheis.#T1#
A left lands for Dochenko.
Voorheis throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut
and Voorheis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Voorheis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voorheis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Voorheis defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Voorheis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dochenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Voorheis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voorheis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dochenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Dochenko sizes up Voorheis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
As Dochenko backs off Voorheis throws a huge counter combo but Dochenko manages to avoid it all.
Voorheis defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Voorheis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voorheis is working away from the top position though.
Dochenko wants to improve his position but Voorheis is controlling well.
Voorheis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Derk Voorheis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Voorheis trying to control the action but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
Voorheis misses with a head shot. Dochenko uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voorheis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voorheis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dochenko wants to sweep here but Voorheis controlling him for the moment.
Voorheis trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
Voorheis preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voorheis throws an elbow that misses. Dochenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voorheis's guard. Nice move by Dochenko!#REVR#
Voorheis has control of Dochenko's left arm, preventing Dochenko from doing any damage.
Dochenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dochenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dochenko lands a couple of digs.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Voorheis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DC 43: Dye vs Dochenko
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Dye misses with a right hand
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko lands a body shot.
Dye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dochenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dye.
Dye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko counters with a left and a right that stings Dye.
Dye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Dye misses with a left hand
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Dye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dye throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dochenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dye on his heels. He'll look to pass Dye's guard now, I'm sure.
Dochenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dye is trying to keep Dochenko in close.
Dochenko is stalling in the full guard.
Dochenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dochenko looking to pass the guard.
Dochenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Dochenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Dye has wrist control.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dochenko lands a body shot.
Dochenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Dochenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dye throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko blocks a jab.
A jab from Dochenko finds it's way through Dye's defenses.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dye is just out of range.
No luck for Dochenko with that takedown attempt.
Dochenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Dye's head.#T3#
Jab, jab by Dochenko - just one landing.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Dye.
Dye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dye swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dye with a jab.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Dye's shoulder, as Dye tries to avoid the shot.
Dye misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Dye misses its intended target.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Dye didn't see that one coming.
Dye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dochenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dye throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dochenko counters with a shoot takedown. Dye fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Dochenko slips nicely into half guard.
Dochenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Dochenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dochenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dochenko is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
That's time! Dye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Dochenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dye throws a right hand that misses
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dye misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko throws a body punch but Dye moves out of range.
Dye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dochenko tries to clinch but Dye moves out of range. #CL2#
Dochenko has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Dye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Dochenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dye. Dye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dochenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dye to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dochenko, as that shot connected.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Dye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Dye.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the head.
Dye throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Dochenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dochenko.
Dochenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dye trying to keep a closed guard but Dochenko is proving a slippery customer.
Dye is adopting a defensive guard.
Dochenko landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dochenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dye is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dochenko dives into side control. #T3#
Dye being controlled for a moment.
Dochenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dochenko cracks Dye with a big elbow.
Dochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dye defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Dochenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dye tries to improve position but can't.
Dochenko controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Dye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dye misses with a hook. Dochenko ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko throws a body punch but Dye moves out of range.
Dye scores with a decent looking hook.
Dochenko lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko 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!#R3#
Dochenko tests Dye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head. #TD2#
Dochenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dye's guard.

Dye is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dochenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Dye blocks a body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dochenko's elbow.
Dochenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dye or not.
Dochenko keeps control of Dye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dochenko blocking some punches. #T1#
Dochenko stalling in the clinch.
Dochenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
Dye lands a left hand.
Dye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dochenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Dye fails to land.
Dochenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Dye backwards. #TD2#
Dochenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dye is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dochenko dives into side control. #REVR#
Dochenko controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dochenko tries to advance position but instead Dye slips a leg back in to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Dochenko 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.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Dye dodges it nicely.
Dye taking some punishment here, with Dochenko in his half guard.
Dochenko controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dochenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dye in his tracks.
Dye misses with a looping right.
Dye throws an off balance right hand
and Dochenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dye ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dochenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dye misses with a body punch
and Dochenko counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Dye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dye misses with a body shot.
Dochenko lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Dye misses.
Dochenko clobbers Dye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dochenko misses.
Dye looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Dochenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dye misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Dye misses.
Dye swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dye misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Dochenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dochenko.
Dye throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dye clobbers Dochenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dye misses with an uppercut.
Dye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dochenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dye's head.
Dye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dochenko.
Dochenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Dochenko finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dye.#T2#
Dochenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dochenko slips under a jab.
Dochenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dochenko throws a body punch but Dye moves out of range.
Dochenko jabs Dye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dochenko tries to clinch but Dye is having none of it.
Dochenko scores with a body shot.
Dye throws a hook but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dye misses with a body shot
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Dye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dochenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Dochenko throws a body punch but Dye moves out of range.
Dochenko defending well as Dye loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko tests Dye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dye. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dye.
Dochenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dye. Dye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Dochenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dye doesn't seem phased though.
Dochenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dochenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Dochenko.
Dochenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Dochenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dochenko throws a series of punches but Dye avoids them all with ease.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dye throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dochenko lands with a nice body punch.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dochenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Dochenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Dochenko has Dye up against the cage in a clinch.
Dochenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dochenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Dye controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Dye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dye swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dochenko's head backwards.
Dye swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dye misses its target.
Dye throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dye swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dye being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
The adventures of Dochenko the control monster continue. Boring.
Dochenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dochenko throws an elbow but Dye slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jack Dye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dye is being controlled here.
Dochenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dochenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ivan Dochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dochenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Dochenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko jabs Dye right on the nose. Dye blinks but takes it well.
Dye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Dochenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dye!
Dochenko is trying to ground and pound but Dye uses the momentary lack of control by Dochenko to regain half guard.
Dye trying to control but Dochenko postures up. #T4#
Dochenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dye's head.
Dochenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dochenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: DC 36: Tenkula vs Muromets
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Biederman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biederman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biederman throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dochenko. Those never looked like landing.
Biederman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Biederman misses with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko scores with a shot to the body.
Biederman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dochenko takes a step back to recover.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biederman defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biederman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dochenko keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Biederman rushes Dochenko and presses him up against the cage.
Biederman blocks an uppercut.
Dochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dochenko.
Biederman takes a shot to the head.
Dochenko leaning against his opponent.
Biederman misses with a body punch.
Biederman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Biederman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dochenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biederman landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Dochenko misses with the head strike.
Biederman misses with a knee strike.
Biederman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
Dochenko lands a nice uppercut.
Dochenko avoiding damage as Biederman throws knees to the body.
Dochenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biederman tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Biederman back against the cage.
Dochenko lands with a right to the head.
Biederman blocks an uppercut.
Biederman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biederman misses with some punches.
Dochenko has a couple of punches blocked by Biederman.
Dochenko lands a left hand.
Biederman misses with a body punch.
Dochenko stalling in the clinch.
Dochenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biederman tries to break the clinch but Dochenko is controlling the position.
Biederman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dochenko.
Biederman lands a left hand. #T2##TD#
Biederman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dochenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Biederman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dochenko keeping moving, preventing Biederman from controlling successfully.
Dochenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biederman throws a big elbow that misses.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Dochenko controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biederman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Biederman has an active guard here but Dochenko has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Biederman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dochenko pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Dochenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Biederman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dochenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Biederman wants to improve his position but Dochenko is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Dochenko seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biederman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dochenko controlling the action here.
Biederman tries to roll over but Dochenko keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biederman is working hard here to advance position.
Dochenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Biederman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biederman trying to control but Dochenko postures up.
Biederman gets back to full guard.
Dochenko postures up. #SUB#
Biederman is looking for a triangle but Dochenko pushes his legs off easily.
Biederman 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Biederman is predictable there
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Dochenko. #TD#
Biederman drives through with a takedown into Dochenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Biederman prevents Dochenko from getting back to his feet.
Dochenko controls Biederman momentarily but Biederman frees himself.
Biederman stopping the sweep attempt from Dochenko.
Biederman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biederman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dochenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Dochenko, not yet.
Biederman looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dochenko keeping moving, preventing Biederman from controlling successfully.
Dochenko trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Biederman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biederman looking to pass the guard.
Dochenko pulls Biederman in to control the position.
Biederman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Dochenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biederman trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dochenko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dochenko trying to control but Biederman is working from the bottom.
Dochenko landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dochenko is aware though and is defending well.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
Dochenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Biederman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dochenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Biederman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
Biederman 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.
Dochenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Biederman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biederman 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.
Dochenko cracks Biederman with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Biederman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dochenko defends well.
Dochenko trying to control but Biederman is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dochenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dochenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Biederman is retaining full guard.
Biederman is trying to control the position but Dochenko postures up.
Dochenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but Biederman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dochenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biederman trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biederman preventing the sweep.
Dochenko wants to improve his position but instead Biederman has moved into half guard.
Dochenko is looking for a sweep. Biederman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Nelson Biederman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
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#
Biederman lands with a hook. Dochenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biederman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biederman tries a head kick but it misses.
Biederman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
Biederman moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Biederman fails with a takedown attempt.
Dochenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dochenko lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman connects with a single shot there.
Biederman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biederman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dochenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biederman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dochenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biederman's head backwards.
Ivan Dochenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dochenko connects with a single shot there.
Biederman lands a nice hook to Dochenko's body. Dochenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biederman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dochenko throws a lazy right hand but Biederman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biederman connects with a nice looking jab.
Biederman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dochenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Biederman walks into a straight right hand from Dochenko.
Biederman throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Biederman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
Biederman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dochenko 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.
Biederman 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.
Biederman fails with the takedown
and Dochenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biederman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Biederman ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko 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.
Biederman looks for the body kick but Dochenko saw that one coming.
Dochenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biederman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Biederman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biederman takes one on the button.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biederman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biederman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dochenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biederman misses with a low kick.
Biederman misses with a kick to the body.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biederman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biederman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dochenko at a distance. #T3#
Biederman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dochenko throws a right and a left that Biederman avoids nicely.
Biederman loads up on a big right hand but Dochenko slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Biederman.
Biederman throws a lazy head kick
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Biederman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dochenko works Biederman's body with a nice hook.
Dochenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dochenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biederman tries to clinch but Dochenko is having none of it.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Biederman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dochenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dochenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biederman has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Dochenko - just one landing. #T4#
Dochenko throws the left hand but Biederman avoids the punch easily.
Biederman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range and Biederman settles back down.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.
Dochenko lands a jab to Biederman's midsection.
Jab, jab by Dochenko - just one landing.
Biederman lands a head shot.
Biederman slips a jab and a cross from Dochenko.
Biederman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biederman ducks right into an uppercut from Dochenko.
Biederman connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko jabs at Biederman's body.
Biederman moves out of range of the strikes.
Dochenko cracks Biederman 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.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Biederman's shoulder, as Biederman tries to avoid the shot.
Biederman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biederman misses with a kick to the body
and Dochenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dochenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dochenko.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Dochenko punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Dochenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Dochenko is now in Steve's guard.
Dochenko stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steve looking to control.
Steve wants to control the position but Dochenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve manages to get to full guard.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dochenko distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dochenko stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Steve pulls Dochenko in close to prevent any damage.
Steve 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#
Steve is trying to control the action in half guard but Dochenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dochenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dochenko has his hands clasped together around Steve's back. He's all about the action.
Dochenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dochenko.
Dochenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steve manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dochenko works over Steve with some ground and pound from guard.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dochenko won't allow Steve to sweep him here. #T3#
Dochenko landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Dochenko working some strikes from top position.
Dochenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve trying to control the position.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Dochenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dochenko is fighting to break Steve's control of his arms but Steve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dochenko is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Dochenko. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dochenko punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dochenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dochenko fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Dochenko coming out on top.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Dochenko's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good exchange - Dochenko coming out on top.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dochenko moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dochenko throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Dochenko. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Dochenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dochenko.
Dochenko wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko working over Steve with some ground and pound. Steve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve trying to control but Dochenko postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Steve's temple.
Dochenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve taking some punishment here, with Dochenko in his half guard.
Dochenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steve trying to control here.
Dochenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dochenko is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Steve regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Dochenko defends easily. #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.
Dochenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steve working a defensive guard but Dochenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a big right hand but Steve just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dochenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dochenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dochenko scoring with punches from side control.
Dochenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dochenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Dochenko into the cage.
Dochenko scores with a nice right hand.
Steve thows a leg kick but Dochenko checks it
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Steve stalks Dochenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dochenko's face. Dochenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Dochenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Good shot there by Dochenko.
Dochenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dochenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Steve is trying to keep Dochenko in close.
Steve is pulling down on Dochenko's head to control his posture.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steve is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dochenko defends well.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dochenko on the ground.
Dochenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Ivan Dochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Steve pushes Dochenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Steve gets caught flat footed, as Dochenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve is adopting a defensive guard.
Steve being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dochenko postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Steve wants to hit a sweep here but Dochenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steve there!
Dochenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steve is looking to escape.
Dochenko landing shots from mount.
Steve can't escape the position.
Dochenko breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
BOOM! Dochenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steve tries to hold on but Dochenko pushes him away.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dochenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steve is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Dochenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steve tries to hold on but Dochenko pushes him away.
Dochenko dominating with strikes here.
Steve is in a horrible position here. Dochenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Dochenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steve hang on?
Dochenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dochenko lands a couple of good shots and Steve has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dochenko 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Dochenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diesel. Diesel obviously looking to wear him down.
Dochenko gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Dochenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Diesel is controlling Dochenko's trapped leg to prevent Dochenko from advancing to side control.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Dochenko sits in half guard.
Dochenko working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diesel is staying active underneath Dochenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to control but Dochenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Dochenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dochenko controlling the action here.
Dochenko is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #T1#
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Dochenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel trying to hold on to Dochenko's head to control him but Dochenko postures up.
Ground and pound from Dochenko.
Dochenko trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Dochenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dochenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
Dochenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Dochenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dochenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
Dochenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Dochenko is controlling the pace. #T3#
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dochenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dochenko's back!
Dochenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Dochenko from escaping the position.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dochenko's body.
Dochenko is really stuck here.
Dochenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dochenko tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel prevents Dochenko from getting the reversal.#T4#
Dochenko wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Dochenko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dochenko is working to get back to half guard.
Dochenko tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko is working to get back to half guard.
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 Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Dochenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel lands a head kick. Dochenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Dochenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
Diesel thuds his shin into the meat of Dochenko's side.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Diesel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dochenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Diesel's head.
Dochenko looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
Diesel misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diesel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dochenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diesel. That one must have hurt.
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 lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Dochenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1##CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dochenko blocking some punches.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Dochenko blocks an uppercut.
Dochenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dochenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Schwonckl Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel misses with a kick to the body
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dochenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Dochenko cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Dochenko moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Dochenko scores with a nice right hand.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diesel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Diesel didn't see that one coming.
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Diesel misses with a low kick.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dochenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diesel - the referee stops the clock and Dochenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diesel. Dochenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Dochenko moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diesel.
Diesel is looking to chop away at Dochenko's legs.
Diesel throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko blocks a jab.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Diesel.
Dochenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dochenko slips a jab from Diesel.
A head kick by Diesel misses
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diesel misses with a low kick.#TD#
Diesel tries to sprawl but Dochenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dochenko wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dochenko with the ground and pound but Diesel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dochenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Diesel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Dochenko throwing strikes but missing.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dochenko is working Diesel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dochenko's guard. #REVB#
Dochenko is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Dochenko has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
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 Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel thows a leg kick but Dochenko checks it
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Dochenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dochenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dochenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Diesel taking a bit of punishment here - Dochenko scoring with strikes.
Dochenko landing strikes.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dochenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Diesel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dochenko trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Dochenko cracks Diesel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dochenko lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Dochenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diesel is still in real trouble! Can Dochenko finish him?
Diesel 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.
Diesel is letting Dochenko control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dochenko in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Diesel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dochenko turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dochenko!
A very excited looking Ivan Dochenko 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: DC 15: It's Christmas!!!
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Kulina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dochenko but Dochenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Kulina clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Dochenko to work. #BC2#
Kulina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dochenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kulina scrambles back to his feet.
Kulina shoots in for a double leg but Dochenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina darts in looking for a takedown but Dochenko gets double underhooks and turns Kulina into the cage.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.
Kulina doesn't manage to clinch there - Dochenko circles away.
Dochenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina.
Dochenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Kulina slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Nice defenses there by Kulina.
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt
and Dochenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dochenko scores with a body shot.
Kulina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulina tries to clinch up but Dochenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulina defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Kulina drives through with a takedown into Dochenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kulina trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
Kulina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulina tries to free his leg and advance position but Dochenko is retaining full guard. #T2#
Dochenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko pulls Kulina in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dochenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulina is looking to work some ground and pound but Dochenko has wrist control.
Dochenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kulina has momentary wrist control but Dochenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Dochenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Kulina looking for a guillotine here but Dochenko defends easily.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko pushing down on Kulina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kulina looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kulina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dochenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulina is trying to control but can't.
Kulina manages to get to full guard.
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulina's head.#SUB2#
Kulina has his foot on Dochenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dochenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Dochenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Dochenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kulina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dochenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulina trying to keep a closed guard but Dochenko is proving a slippery customer.
Dochenko postures up and lands a big shot to Kulina's brow. #SUB2#
Dochenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dochenko has managed to get both his arms back between Kulina's legs - danger averted.
Kulina working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dochenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Kulina fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Kulina is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dochenko tests Kulina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Dochenko.
No joy there for Dochenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dochenko connects with a crisp jab.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina moves in looking to clinch but Dochenko pushes him off.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kulina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL2#
Kulina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kulina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulina missing with knees to the body.
Kulina misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dochenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulina.
Dochenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina taking a breather.
Kulina is trying to maintain a safe position but Dochenko gets an underhook and turns Kulina into the cage.#BC2#
Kulina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulina with a poor takedown
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Kulina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dochenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kulina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulina can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulina slips under a jab.
Kulina with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Ivan Dochenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Kulina is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dochenko scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Kulina's shoulder, as Kulina tries to avoid the shot.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dochenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kulina.#T3#
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Kulina moves in looking to clinch but Dochenko pushes him off.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Kulina shoots in and drives through. Dochenko sprawls well.
Dochenko lands a jab to the nose.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown but Dochenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kulina dives in for a single leg takedown but Dochenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kulina fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dochenko sprawls well initially but Kulina persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dochenko is looking to improve his position.
Dochenko is working hard here to advance position.
Kulina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dochenko keeps working.
Dochenko works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulina manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dochenko lands a couple of elbows.
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko with a nice head shot there.
Dochenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulina's head.
Kulina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dochenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kulina wants to stand but Dochenko is controlling the position.
Dochenko is working Kulina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko 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.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Kulina moves in looking to clinch but Dochenko pushes him off.
Dochenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dochenko misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kulina counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dochenko gets full guard.
Dochenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Dochenko 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.#T1#
Kulina trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
Dochenko wants to stand and escape but Kulina is having none of it.
Kulina trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
Kulina won't allow Dochenko to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulina trying to control the position from guard on top but Dochenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko has Kulina pulled in close to control his posture.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko keeping moving, preventing Kulina from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Kulina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Dochenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulina momentarily.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
Kulina shoots in and drives through. Dochenko sprawls well.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko looks to land a left hand but Kulina moved out of range nicely.
Dochenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulina momentarily.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulina.
Dochenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulina slips under a jab.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Kulina moved out of range.
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Justin Kulina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.#T3#
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Dochenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulina tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Kulina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kulina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dochenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dochenko tests Kulina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Kulina misses. #CL2#
Kulina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dochenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dochenko lands a right hand.
Dochenko tries to stall but Kulina uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dochenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulina wants to break free but Dochenko has control. #T4#
Dochenko prevents Kulina from breaking the clinch.
Dochenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Dochenko cracks Kulina with a nice body shot.
Dochenko blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dochenko.
Kulina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Dochenko.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
Kulina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dochenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dochenko blocks an elbow strike from Kulina.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dochenko.
A body shot lands from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands a shot to the body.
Dochenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dochenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Santino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut. Santino saw that one coming.
Santino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Dochenko fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Santino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino lands with a cross. #T1#
Dochenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santino.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Dochenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santino doesn't seem phased though.
Santino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santino throws a body kick that misses.
Dochenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santino.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santino.
Santino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dochenko in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Dochenko lands with an overhand left.
Santino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Dochenko misses
and Santino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko cracks Santino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santino.
Dochenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santino counters with a good low kick that Dochenko was not able to check.
Santino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dochenko throws a jab when Santino was well out of range.
Santino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Santino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dochenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
letting Santino counter with a right hand.
Dochenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dochenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dochenko lands with a nice body punch.
Santino misses with a body kick.
Dochenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dochenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dochenko there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ivan Dochenko's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko misses with a body shot. #T4#
Santino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dochenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dochenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santino defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Santino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Santino scores with a kick to the body.
Dochenko loads up on a big right hand but Santino slips the punch.
A left and a right from Santino both land. Nice combination.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santino.
Santino lands a nice looking body kick.
Santino moves forwards but Dochenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dochenko.
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 Bobby Santino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dochenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Santino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko lands an overhand right.
A jab from Santino misses.
Santino walks into a left hand.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Santino.
Dochenko needs to keep his hands up - Santino had a free shot at his head there.
Dochenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santino is fending him off so far but Dochenko persists. Nope, Santino circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dochenko lands a jab to Santino's midsection.
Santino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Santino throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.#T1#
Dochenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Dochenko misses.
Santino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Santino.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Santino.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko misses with a hook
and Santino counters with a low kick, right behind Dochenko 's knee.
Santino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Santino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Santino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santino jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Santino. Those never looked like landing.
Bobby Santino is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Dochenko scores with a nice head shot.
Dochenko throws a jab when Santino was well out of range.
Dochenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santino.
Santino throws a one two combo. #CUT#The cut above Ivan Dochenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bobby Santino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santino.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Santino is just out of range.
Dochenko moves out of range as Santino throws a body kick. #T3#
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dochenko.
Santino lands a slapping body shot.
Dochenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santino on the side of the head.
Dochenko throws a right and a left that Santino avoids nicely.
Dochenko blocks a head kick by Santino.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Santino counters with a low kick, right behind Dochenko 's knee.
Santino with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dochenko as he connects with a hook.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut
and Santino counters with a body kick. #T4#
Santino scores with a three punch combo!
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 Dochenko misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dochenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santino misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dochenko misses.
Santino throws a front kick aimed at Dochenko's knee but Dochenko avoids it well.
No joy there for Dochenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santino lands a nice hook to Dochenko's body. Dochenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dochenko lands with a right hand.
Dochenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Dochenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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 Bobby Santino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santino with a jab.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Santino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dochenko lands with an overhand left.
Santino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dochenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Santino misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Santino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santino throws a series of punches but Dochenko avoids them all with ease.
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Santino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santino fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Santino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Santino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dochenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Santino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santino looks to land a combination but Dochenko avoids it well.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivan Dochenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dochenko lands with a right hand.
Dochenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Dochenko misses.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Santino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#Ivan Dochenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Santino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dochenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Dochenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Santino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dochenko thinking.
Santino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dochenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santino misses with the combination. #T3#
Santino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Santino takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Santino has been cut.
Dochenko thuds his right hand into Santino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bobby Santino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Santino's shoulder, as Santino tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Santino.
Santino throws a series of punches but Dochenko avoids them all with ease.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dochenko lands with a cross. #T4#
Dochenko slips a straight right by Santino.
Santino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Santino fails to land with a series of punches.
Dochenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut
and Santino counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Santino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santino 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Scappy Do gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Dochenko on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dochenko.
Dochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dochenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dochenko gets through Scappy Do's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Dochenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dochenko fails to land.
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dochenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Dochenko avoiding damage as Scappy Do throws knees to the body.
Dochenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dochenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Dochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dochenko tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it. #T1#
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dochenko is defending well for now.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Dochenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dochenko thuds a left hand into Scappy Do's body.
Scappy Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Scappy Do misses its target.
Scappy Do walks into a straight right hand from Dochenko.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Just Fight Scappy Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scappy Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scappy Do misses the shot to the body.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Scappy Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws the left hand but Scappy Do avoids the punch easily.
Scappy Do seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dochenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dochenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dochenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Scappy Do throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
It seemed like Dochenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scappy Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
A punch combination from Scappy Do misses.
Scappy Do looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scappy Do throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scappy Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scappy Do shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Scappy Do scores with a punch to the head.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Scappy Do throws a big shot that misses.
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dochenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scappy Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scappy Do throws a shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Dochenko gets tackled into the cage by Scappy Do. Scappy Do maintains the clinch.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dochenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dochenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scappy Do after a bit of a struggle.
Dochenko lands a body punch.
Dochenko lands a body punch.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks with his arms.
Dochenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Scappy Do's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dochenko working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Dochenko as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dochenko.
Scappy Do is breathing heavily.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks it.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Dochenko.
Dochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
A short right from Dochenko on the inside.
Scappy Do landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dochenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Dochenko as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dochenko fails to land.
Dochenko lands with a light punch inside.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dochenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dochenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Good body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dochenko is defending well for now.
Dochenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dochenko misses with a body punch.
Dochenko lands a left hand.
Scappy Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dochenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Dochenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dochenko is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dochenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scappy Do's head backwards.
Scappy Do throws a sloppy head kick
and Dochenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dochenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Scappy Do off the cage and back into range.
Dochenko lands a jab to Scappy Do's midsection.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scappy Do looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dochenko cracks Scappy Do with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scappy Do. #KD2#
Dochenko drops Scappy Do with a big left hand and mounts him. Scappy Do is in big trouble! #ROC2#Scappy Do is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dochenko! Scappy Do is hurt baaadly! Dochenko is firing away with more strikes - Scappy Do is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dochenko!
Our winner, Ivan Dochenko, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nine shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker scores with the left hand. Nine knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Nine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nine tries to score with some ground and pound. Baker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Baker dodges the ground and pound from Nine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine is chipping away with strikes.
Nine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baker wants to control but Nine postures up.
Nine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Baker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head.
Nine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nine in particular looking to stall.
Nine working Baker over with strikes.
Baker tries to roll over but Nine keeps him under control.
Nine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baker defending well though.
Nine lands with a punch from half guard.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Nine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nine on the ground.
Nine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head. #T2#
Nine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nine working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nine thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely.
Nine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nine moves nicely into side control.
Baker is trying to control Nine's posture but Nine avoids it.
Baker tries to bench press Nine off him but Nine keeps the position.
Nine scores with punches from side control.
Nine misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Baker struggling a bit here.
Baker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Nine lands a strong strike to the head of Baker. That's dazed him! Nine looking to finish here. Baker is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nine lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Nine!

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