Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ali'i checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali'i misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev counters with an inside leg kick.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i throws a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head but Yuldashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuldashev misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Yuldashev.
A good leg kick by Yuldashev.
A head kick misses from Ali'i.
Ali'i swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuldashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a hook.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Ali'i.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body. Ali'i takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuldashev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Ali'i moves out of range.
Ali'i takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali'i misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but Ali'i sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali'i is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Ali'i.
A lazy left from Ali'i finds it's target.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.
Ali'i swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali'i throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Ali'i tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev throws a fast counter high kick but Ali'i manages to duck under it in time.
Ali'i with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali'i misses with a head kick.
Ali'i darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yuldashev scores with the left hand. Ali'i knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev misses with a low kick.
Ali'i throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Yuldashev gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuldashev.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i tests Yuldashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali'i throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuldashev defending well as Ali'i loads up on a big left hand.
Yuldashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali'i. That did some damage!
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev misses with a two punch combination.
Ali'i defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ali'i wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev throws a right hand that misses
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali'i works the jab nicely.
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 Kekoa Ali'i will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ali'i just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Ali'i misses.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws the left hand but Yuldashev avoids the punch easily.
Yuldashev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali'i. That one must have hurt.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ali'i paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali'i connects with a looping right hand.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali'i.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Yuldashev.
Ali'i is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuldashev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Yuldashev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuldashevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev tries to stall but Ali'i uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yuldashev tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuldashev.
Ali'i digs a right hand underneath Yuldashev's ribcage. Yuldashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuldashev crunches a lovely knee into Ali'i's ribcage.
Yuldashev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i.
Yuldashev stalling in the clinch but Ali'i improves position.
Yuldashev landing knees to the head.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali'i.
A quick step to the side and Ali'i tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Ali'i avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Kekoa Ali'i will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yuldashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali'i throws a big shot that misses.
Ali'i looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Yuldashev throws a solid leg kick but Ali'i takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuldashev.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Ali'i moves out of range.
Yuldashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali'i.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali'i makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali'i misses with a looping right.
Ali'i staying out of range there.#T1#
Yuldashev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yuldashev walks into a left hand.
Yuldashev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali'i jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuldashev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali'i can pounce on him.
Yuldashev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali'i jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Ali'i.
A big right from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali'i swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range. #CL2#
Yuldashev rushes Ali'i and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Ali'i manages to break the clinch.
Kekoa Ali'i is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Yuldashev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.#T2#
Yuldashev takes a swing at Ali'i's ribcage but misses.
Ali'i was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
Yuldashev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali'i is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Ali'i lands a front kick to the face, that drops Yuldashev to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CL2#
Yuldashev rushes Ali'i and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ali'i scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuldashev blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i tries to break free but Yuldashev pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Ali'i's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuldashev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Yuldashev circles away.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Yuldashev lands a high kick!
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Barbosa has Yuldashev up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Yuldashev is having none of it.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Yuldashev avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa scores with a big combo that sends Yuldashev crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Yuldashev flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Barbosa jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Barbosa!
Our winner, Junior Barbosa, 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: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Yuldashev instigates a clinch.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev leaning against his opponent.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Black blocking some punches.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yuldashev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Yuldashev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Nice body punch from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Yuldashev landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dante Black has been cut.
Yuldashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Yuldashev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Black avoiding damage as Yuldashev throws knees to the body.
Yuldashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Black lands a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuldashev gets an underhook and turns Black into the ropes.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Yuldashev throws an elbow that misses.
Black looking to stall.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut.
Yuldashev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yuldashev with a jab.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Black's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yuldashev tries to land a body kick
and Black 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.
Yuldashev connects with a body shot.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Yuldashev tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Black 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.
Black dodges the punch combination from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuldashev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuldashev works the jab nicely.#T2#
Yuldashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuldashev is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Yuldashev does no damage.
Yuldashev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yuldashev is looking to clinch.
Black is looking for the big counter here.
Yuldashev misses with a looping right.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Black's cut.
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#
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuldashev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yuldashev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that half lands.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuldashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Temirbek Yuldashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuldashev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.#CL#
Yuldashev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2#
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black stalling in the clinch but Yuldashev improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yuldashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temirbek Yuldashev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuldashev 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Schultz throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Schultz lands a jab-cross combination.
Schultz lands a head shot.
Yuldashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz slips a straight right by Yuldashev.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yuldashev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schultz - the referee stops the clock and Yuldashev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schultz. Yuldashev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schultz avoids a kick to the body.
Schultz throws a body punch but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Schultz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuldashev circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuldashev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Yuldashev avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Schultz.
Schultz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yuldashev counters with a nice leg kick.
Schultz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with an uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Schultz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schultz tries to land a body kick
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuldashev lands a right and a left and another right! Schultz goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright 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.
Yuldashev throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuldashev.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuldashev thinks about the counter body kick.
Yuldashev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartwright as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Yuldashev.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuldashev sprawls and moves away.
Yuldashev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD#
Cartwright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yuldashev regains guard immediately.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Yuldashev blocks nicely.
Yuldashev has his hands on Cartwright's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuldashev keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yuldashev holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Yuldashev blocks nicely.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cartwright postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright works over Yuldashev with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuldashev is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Yuldashev seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Yuldashev controlling Cartwright's posture.
Let's hope that Yuldashev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Yuldashev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yuldashev is pulling down on Cartwright's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cartwright pushing down on Yuldashev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yuldashev is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Yuldashev won't allow it.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuldashev wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright 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.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard but Cartwright has mounted him!
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Yuldashev is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuldashev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yuldashev is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Yuldashev counters with a leg kick.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Yuldashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright moves to clinch but Yuldashev breaks away
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Yuldashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartwright.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Temirbek Yuldashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
A cross from Cartwright lands.
Yuldashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuldashev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Yuldashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuldashev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Yuldashev as he checks the leg kick.
Yuldashev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev tries to move into range but Cartwright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
Yuldashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.#T3#
Cartwright throws a series of strikes that have Yuldashev backpedaling.
Yuldashev defending well as Cartwright loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Yuldashev stuffs the takedown.
And Yuldashev responds with a good body kick, but Cartwright manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Yuldashev is quick to defend against it.
Yuldashev just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yuldashev tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuldashev manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target. #T4#
Yuldashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cartwright stuns Yuldashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cartwright blocks the low kick.
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev slips a jab and a cross from Cartwright.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuldashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Yuldashev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!
A shot to the liver by Cartwright. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuldashev takes one on the button.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Yuldashev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Yuldashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cartwright looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Yuldashev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cartwright.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Yuldashev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cartwright throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yuldashev thows a leg kick but Cartwright checks it #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yuldashev keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Yuldashev looking to control.
Yuldashev has control of Cartwright's left arm, preventing Cartwright from doing any damage.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Yuldashev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cam Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright is working Yuldashev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Yuldashev is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Yuldashev seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.
Yuldashev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yuldashev keeps moving.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Yuldashev is continuing to stall.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuldashev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuldashev pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cam Cartwright.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cam Cartwright 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 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Wife.
A big right from Wife misses.
Wife has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wife looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Wife jabs Yuldashev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Dogs Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Wife.
Wife throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
Wife misses with a hook.
Wife lands a lovely overhand right.
Wife lands with a straight right. Yuldashev didn't see that one coming.
Wife fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Yuldashev out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Third Wife!
Third Wife bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DC 87: Dye v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuldashev. That's going to slow Singleton down.
Singleton lands a right hook to the body.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Singleton moves out of range.
It looked like Singleton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuldashev.
Singleton lands a nice shot that snaps Yuldashev's head back.
Yuldashev cracks Singleton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Tubbs Singleton has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Singleton with a jab.
Yuldashev motions for Singleton to come forward. Yuldashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton lands an overhand right.
Yuldashev blocks a jab.
It seemed like Yuldashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##KD#
Singleton drops Yuldashev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yuldashev looks back up at him and smiles so Singleton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Yuldashev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Temirbek Yuldashev has been cut.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.
Singleton misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev counters with an inside leg kick.
Singleton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuldashev circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Singleton sends Yuldashev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Singleton is motioning to the referee to let Yuldashev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yuldashev is still on wobbly legs! Can Singleton finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Singleton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Yuldashev. Yuldashev tries to recover but Singleton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Yuldashev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubbs Singleton!
A victorious Tubbs Singleton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 79 Frank vs Young
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuldashev delivers a nice body kick.
Yuldashev looks to land a combination but Kaori avoids it well.
Kaori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yuldashev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuldashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaori throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws the kick towards the body but Kaori avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Yuldashev
and Kaori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaori swings widly with a right hand
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yuldashev. Kaori shrugs it off though. #T1#
Kaori lands with a hook. Yuldashev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yuldashev misses with a head kick.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Yuldashev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaori doesn't seem phased though.
Kaori slips a jab from Yuldashev.
A little feinted left hand from Kaori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yuldashev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Kaori is rocked!
Yuldashev 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.#CL#
Kaori moves into range and clinches up with Yuldashev.
Oh Kaori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuldashev is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaori gets an underhook and turns Yuldashev into the cage.
Kaori seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaori swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaori takes a shot to the head.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaori backwards.
Kaori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuldashev backwards.
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!
Yuldashev misses with some punches. #T2#
Kaori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Kaori.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaori blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kaori manages to break the clinch.
Yuldashev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuldashev just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Kaori finds it's target.#T3#
Kaori slips under a jab.
Kaori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kaori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuldashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Yuldashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaori jabs Yuldashev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuldashev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yuldashev walks into a jab.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Kaori moves out of range.
It appears Kaori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yuldashev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaori counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuldashev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yuldashev lands a head shot.
Kaori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Yuldashev looks to throw the jab but Kaori is out of range.
Yuldashev connects with a right hand. Kaori shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaori throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
Kaori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.
A quick step to the side and Kaori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Kaori.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaori cracks Yuldashev with an open hand slap.
Yuldashev is looking to land body kicks.
Kaori misses with a straight left.
Yuldashev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yuldashev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaori appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Kaori misses
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev cracks Kaori with a hook to the temple - Kaori is on wobbly legs here! Yuldashev swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kaori falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yuldashev wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Yuldashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuldashev.
Dharris 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.
Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev misses with a few strikes there.
Dharris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dharris looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Dharris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yuldashev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yuldashev.
Dharris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuldashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dharris . That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev lands the left hand.#T1#
Yuldashev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Dharris tries to counter it with a takedown but Yuldashev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Dharris there.
Dharris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Yuldashev moves away and avoids it.
Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris wants to counter with a clinch but Yuldashev pushes him away.
Dharris throws a body punch but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Dharris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.
Dharris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Yuldashev scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dharris 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.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev misses with a low kick.
Dharris misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dharris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dharris misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dharris on the side of the head.
Yuldashev 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. #T3#
Yuldashev slips a jab from Dharris .
Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dharris .
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Dharris as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dharris . Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dharris misses the body punch
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dharris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Dharris tries to counter it with a takedown but Yuldashev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuldashev is just out of range.
Dharris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Yuldashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuldashev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it.
Yuldashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yuldashev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuldashev lands a nice looking body shot.
Dharris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuldashev. That's going to slow Dharris down.
Yuldashev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dharris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuldashev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dharris .
Dharris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dharris throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev tests Dharris 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Yuldashev both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dharris with the counter takedown but Yuldashev avoids it easily.
Dharris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a leg kick.
Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev is looking for a counter combo.
Yuldashev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dharris just manages to avoid it.
Yuldashev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dharris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuldashev scrambles back to his feet.
Dharris scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dharris misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev tried to counter with a leg kick but Dharris avoided it.
Yuldashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around?
Dharris tries to move into range but Yuldashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dharris takes one to the chin there.
Dharris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yuldashev rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
A low kick from Yuldashev misses #TD2#
and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuldashev won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yuldashev's legs.
Dharris trying to control the action but Yuldashev is working from the bottom.
Yuldashev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yuldashev is looking to control Dharris 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dharris is pressing down on Yuldashev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yuldashev is holding on for now.
Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Yuldashev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuldashev trying to control here.
Yuldashev is doing well to control the position and prevent Dharris from advancing to side control.
Dharris is looking to advance position but Yuldashev won't allow it.
Yuldashev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dharris trying to control the action but Yuldashev is working from the bottom.
Dharris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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.
Dharris is thwarting Yuldashev's attempts to control the position.
Yuldashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dharris .
Yuldashev tries to get to full guard but Dharris has control of the leg.
Yuldashev is looking to control Dharris 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dharris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yuldashev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yuldashev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dharris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dharris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just 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 Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Dharris misses.
Yuldashev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dharris 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dharris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuldashev's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Yuldashev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yuldashev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dharris on the side of the head.
Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dharris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuldashev lands a jab to Dharris 's midsection.
Yuldashev looks to land a left hand but Dharris moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Dharris misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dharris s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev with the inside leg kick.
Yuldashev connects with an inside leg kick.
Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Yuldashev moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Yuldashev. #T2#
Dharris drops his hands momentarily and Yuldashev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yuldashev sizes up Dharris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev tries to score with a low kick but Dharris moves his leg out of the way.
Yuldashev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuldashev lands a head kick!
Yuldashev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dharris checks a leg kick nicely.
Dharris with the counter takedown but Yuldashev avoids it easily.
Yuldashev moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Dharris defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Dharris blocks the low kick.
Yuldashev with the inside leg kick.
Temirbek Yuldashev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dharris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dharris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dharris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yuldashev there.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuldashev. #T4#
Dharris throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev with a nice cross.#ROC#Dharris is rocked!
and Yuldashev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dharris ! He's just covering up as Yuldashev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A very excited looking Temirbek Yuldashev 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 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonna Get or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuldashev, which made it look bad.
Gonna Get goes for a double leg but Yuldashev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuldashev continues to drive forward.
Yuldashev lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.
Gonna Get stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuldashev.
Gonna Get uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuldashev.#CL#
Yuldashev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonna Get, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonna Get drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yuldashev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonna Get looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yuldashev is fending him off so far but Gonna Get persists. Nope, Yuldashev circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuldashev throwing a counter right hand but Gonna Get manages to avoid it.
Gonna Get fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonna Get fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yuldashev pinned against the cage. Yuldashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yuldashev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##CL#
Yuldashev pushes Gonna Get up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuldashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuldashev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonna Get blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonna Get is trying to drag Yuldashev to the mat but Yuldashev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonna Get looking for a takedown.
Gonna Get is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yuldashev is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonna Get with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Gonna Get is rocked!#CL#
Yuldashev rushes Gonna Get and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonna Get is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuldashev finish him?
Yuldashev creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gonna Get's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gonna Get drops to his knees and Yuldashev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A relieved looking Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
ONeill misses the body punch
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ONeill scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuldashev 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.
Yuldashev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev swings widly with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ONeill throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill tried to counter with a leg kick but Yuldashev avoided it.
Yuldashev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yuldashev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from ONeill - the referee stops the clock and Yuldashev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says ONeill. Yuldashev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
ONeill lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.#CL#
ONeill takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to ONeill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ONeill blocking some punches.
Yuldashev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
ONeill effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from ONeill.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill has Yuldashev pushed against the cage.
ONeill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ONeill is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuldashev as ONeill tries to tie him up. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dempsey ONeill.
Yuldashev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yuldashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ONeill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ONeill takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill is looking to wear down Yuldashev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yuldashev checks a low kick from ONeill.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuldashev was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
ONeill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuldashev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by ONeill. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuldashev looks winded!#T3#
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill takes one on the button.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with a combination
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill lands with a good body shot.
ONeill tries to land a leg kick but Yuldashev saw it coming and moves away.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill slips under a jab from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev with a jab.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
ONeill lands a right hook to the body.
ONeill blocks a jab.#T4#
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from ONeill.
A lazy body kick from ONeill
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! ONeill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yuldashev scores with the left hand. ONeill knows he should have avoided that one.
ONeill checks a leg kick.
ONeill scores with a leg kick.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeill lands a body shot.
ONeill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
ONeill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuldashev counters with an outside leg kick.
Yuldashev looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
ONeill 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.
ONeill blocks a leg kick.
ONeill throws a leg kick
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yuldashev throws an overhand right that lands on ONeill's shoulder, as ONeill tries to avoid the shot.
Yuldashev throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.
ONeill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
ONeill misses with a leg kick.
ONeill throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.
ONeill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev throws a lazy right hand but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuldashev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yuldashev tests ONeill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuldashev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuldashev was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
ONeill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuldashev connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
ONeill misses with a low kick.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
ONeill connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev is breathing heavily.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeill thuds a left hand into Yuldashev's body.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yuldashev! But no joy.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.
ONeill takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.#T3#
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
ONeill misses the body punch
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
ONeill slips a straight right by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev tried to score with a low kick but ONeill checks it.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill tries to clinch but Yuldashev is having none of it.
A shot to the body from ONeill misses
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeill throws a lazy head kick
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yuldashev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ONeill.
Yuldashev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuldashev is just out of range.#T4#
ONeill misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev is looking to slow ONeill down with leg kicks.
ONeill takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
ONeill takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuldashev scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeill should have avoided that one.
ONeill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuldashev was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Yuldashev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from ONeill misses its target.
ONeill slips a jab from Yuldashev.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuldashev is just out of range.
Nice body punch from ONeill. #CL#
ONeill closes the distance and pushes Yuldashev back into the cage.
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Temirbek Yuldashev 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#
ONeill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuldashev looks to land a left hand but ONeill moved out of range nicely.
ONeill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yuldashev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! ONeill scrambles back to his feet.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ONeill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
ONeill drives through and clinches with Yuldashev against the cage.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Yuldashev avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill is trying to stall.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuldashev backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev pushes ONeill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike. #T1#
ONeill misses with some punches.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill slows down the pace here.
Yuldashev is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as ONeill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
ONeill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev. #BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.
Yuldashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yuldashev lands a jab to the head.
ONeill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.
Yuldashev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ONeill's hands.
ONeill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuldashev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuldashev blocks a leg kick.
Yuldashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ONeill misses with a double jab
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuldashev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ONeill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yuldashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeill.
Yuldashev checks a leg kick. #T3#
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for ONeill.
ONeill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ONeill throws a body punch but Yuldashev moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from ONeill, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuldashev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuldashev scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeill tries to clinch but Yuldashev moves out of range. #CL#
ONeill has Yuldashev up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeill is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuldashev gets an underhook and turns ONeill into the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuldashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
ONeill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ONeill looking to stall.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Yuldashev pushes ONeill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
ONeill lands a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temirbek Yuldashev.
I think Yuldashev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick which misses Shifter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shifter tries to avoid it.
Shifter shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuldashev sprawls well. He's pushed Shifter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuldashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shifter steps away.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuldashev sprawls and moves away.
Yuldashev lands a jab to the head.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuldashev defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yuldashev pushes Shifter up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Yuldashev gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev is pressed up against the cage. Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yuldashev down to the mat. Yuldashev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Yuldashev is predictable there #TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yuldashev wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy. #SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Yuldashev is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter winds up and cracks Yuldashev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yuldashev is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up. #T2##SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuldashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuldashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter postures up. #SUB#
Yuldashev is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuldashev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuldashev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Yuldashev is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Yuldashev is trying to stick to Shifter's back but Shifter is turning into Yuldashev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yuldashev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shifter.#T4#
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuldashev is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Yuldashev is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Yuldashev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuldashev manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Yuldashev's guard.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Yuldashev 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yuldashev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shifter.
Shifter has his takedown stuffed
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter is looking to counter the offense by Yuldashev and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Yuldashev has closed the distance and engaged Shifter in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Yuldashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter blocking some punches.
Shifter wants a takedown.
Shifter wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuldashev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Shifter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yuldashev uses from the top position.
Yuldashev wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving. #SUB#
Yuldashev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuldashev has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Shifter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuldashev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter moves into full guard. #SUB#
Yuldashev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shifter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yuldashev.
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yuldashev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it. #T2#
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shifter advances position into side control!#SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yuldashev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yuldashev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shifter.
Yuldashev keeping his opponent close.
Yuldashev 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.
Yuldashev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter breaks Yuldashev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuldashev controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
Yuldashev has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Yuldashev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuldashev manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Yuldashev's guard.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yuldashev controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yuldashev keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Shifter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuldashev's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuldashev defending well though.
Shifter prevents Yuldashev from improving his position.#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yuldashev is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shifter.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuldashev gets back to full guard.
Yuldashev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuldashev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yuldashev working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev lands with a hook. Shifter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Yuldashev finds it's way through Shifter's defenses.
Shifter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Shifter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yuldashev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuldashev is defending well.
Yuldashev is looking to reverse the position.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Yuldashev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuldashev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Yuldashev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Yuldashev has control of the leg. #T2#
Yuldashev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Shifter's thigh. Shifter counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuldashev has passed into half guard!
Shifter tries to roll over but Yuldashev keeps him under control.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuldashev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuldashev has passed into half guard! #T3##SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Yuldashev is controlling well.
Yuldashev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuldashev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yuldashev wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yuldashev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuldashev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuldashev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuldashev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuldashev defends it easily.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev throwing strikes from guard but Shifter blocks nicely.
Shape Shifter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuldashev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temirbek Yuldashev.
I think Shifter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!

Event: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Yuldashev slips the punch.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yuldashev 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 Rutger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger 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.
Yuldashev throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger throws a big counter head kick but Yuldashev avoids it with no problem.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Yuldashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger misses with the combination.
Yuldashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Yuldashev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a head kick that half lands.
Yuldashev throws a body kick that misses.
Yuldashev with a nice cross.
A jab from Yuldashev misses. #T1#
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up but Rutger circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Rutger moves out of range. #T2#
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev backing away here, and Rutger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Yuldashev keeps Rutger at a distance using the push kick.
Yuldashev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3##CL#
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Yuldashev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev leaning against his opponent.
Yuldashev slows down the pace here.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
A short right from Yuldashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutger.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuldashev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rutger moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rutger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Rutger working aggressively here.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Rutger tries to stall but Yuldashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yuldashev on the inside.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger lands a body shot. #T2#
Rutger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yuldashev.
Rutger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutger.
Temirbek Yuldashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutger.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Rutger tries to stall but Yuldashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Rutger works on Yuldashev's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike.
Rutger controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Rutger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Yuldashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev slows down the pace here.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuldashev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Yuldashev down.
Rutger swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Yuldashev saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutger.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev is looking to counter the offense by Rutger and move into the clinch.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.#T1#
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - Yuldashev had a free shot at his head there.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutger. #CL2#
Rutger has closed the distance and engaged Yuldashev in a clinch.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Rutger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has Rutger pressed against the cage, preventing Rutger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuldashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger. #T3#
Rutger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a left hand.
Rutger lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
A short right from Rutger.
Yuldashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Yuldashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger prevents a body shot from Yuldashev. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
The referee calls for Rutger to work.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger is looking to control Yuldashev's arms but Yuldashev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutger has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus Rutger.
I think Rutger 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuldashev cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.
Bennett moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuldashev connects with a high kick.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Yuldashev saw that one coming.
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Bennett jabs at Yuldashev's body.
A head kick misses from Yuldashev.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuldashev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett has his takedown stuffed
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuldashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.#CL2#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yuldashev, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev blocking some punches.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Yuldashev keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuldashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev is leaning against Bennett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yuldashev lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Yuldashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Bennett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yuldashev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bennett can turn it around.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev blocking some punches.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett throws a hook but Yuldashev blocks it.
Bennett throws a solid leg kick but Yuldashev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennett.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Yuldashev tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A head kick by Bennett misses
and Yuldashev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yuldashev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Temirbek Yuldashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev counters with a three punch combo that has Bennett backing up. Bennett nods at Yuldashev to acknowledge the strikes.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuldashev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Yuldashev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Yuldashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Yuldashev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett takes a shot to the head.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennett.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Yuldashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gage Bennett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bennett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Yuldashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temirbek Yuldashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Yuldashev 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.
Yuldashev throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Yuldashev misses with the combination.
Temirbek Yuldashev is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bennett misses with a hook.
Yuldashev throwing a counter right hand but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Yuldashev scores with a leg kick.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett throws a fast counter high kick but Yuldashev manages to duck under it in time.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yuldashev takes a step back to recover.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Gage Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yuldashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett throws the left hand but Yuldashev avoids the punch easily.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gage Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Bennett thows a leg kick but Yuldashev checks it
and Yuldashev counters with a nice leg kick.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Yuldashev is avoiding it.
Yuldashev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yuldashev throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
A bone on bone clash there as Yuldashev blocks the leg kick.
Yuldashev connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#That has opened up Gage Bennett's cut even more.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Yuldashev sprawls well.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Yuldashev avoids nicely.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Yuldashev misses with a straight left.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but Bennett moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuldashev.#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
Bennett bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Yuldashev comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bennett falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bennett was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A very excited looking Temirbek Yuldashev 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: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Yuldashev blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Yuldashev has Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Bennett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Yuldashev checks it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bennett has knocked Yuldashev down with a huge combo! Bennett steps away and waves a wobbly Yuldashev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Temirbek Yuldashev has been cut.#CL#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yuldashev.#CUT2#It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.#T2#
Bennett moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Yuldashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yuldashev misses.
Bennett tries to move into range but Yuldashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuldashev misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuldashev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Bennett swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range. #CL2#
Yuldashev closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuldashev blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuldashevs head. #BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett throws a combination. Yuldashev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuldashev. Yuldashev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Yuldashev is rocked!
Bennett fakes the body blow, causing Yuldashev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yuldashev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gage Bennett!
A relieved looking Gage Bennett 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 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Murphy looks for a takedown but Yuldashev sprawls well.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Yuldashev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuldashev avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Yuldashev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuldashev swivels and escapes.
Yuldashev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy shoots in but Yuldashev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuldashev.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Yuldashev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuldashev throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Yuldashev with a nice calf kick.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuldashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuldashev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
The fighters circling - Yuldashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Yuldashev, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Yuldashev against the cage but Yuldashev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuldashev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yuldashev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murphy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Yuldashev wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Jab by Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Yuldashev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson 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.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuldashev blocks it with crossed arms.
Yuldashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuldashev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yuldashev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yuldashev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yuldashev! #REVR#
Jackson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Yuldashev controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Yuldashev is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to buck Yuldashev off but Yuldashev is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control but Yuldashev postures up.
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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Yuldashev keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yuldashev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yuldashev controls the position from side control.
Jackson tries to buck Yuldashev off but Yuldashev is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control Yuldashev's posture but Yuldashev avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Yuldashev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuldashev tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuldashev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuldashev but Yuldashev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yuldashev lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.#T4#
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuldashev circles away.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuldashev swivels and escapes.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Shot Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Yuldashev sees coming a mile off.
Yuldashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuldashev defends it nicely.
Temirbek Yuldashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuldashev with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Yuldashev throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yuldashev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yuldashev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuldashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Yuldashev managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yuldashev checks it.
Yuldashev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Yuldashev lands with an overhand left.
Jackson tries to clinch but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Yuldashev circles away easily
and Yuldashev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuldashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Yuldashev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yuldashev misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Yuldashev circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Yuldashev cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson moves forwards but Yuldashev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuldashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Shot Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Yuldashev is blocking nicely.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Yuldashev. #T3##BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Yuldashev cracks Jackson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A victorious Temirbek Yuldashev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 107
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
AraÃºjo is looking to chop away at Yuldashev's legs.
AraÃºjo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
AraÃºjo throws an overhand right that lands on Yuldashev's shoulder, as Yuldashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yuldashev thinks about the counter body kick.
Yuldashev throws an overhand right that lands on AraÃºjo's shoulder, as AraÃºjo tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like AraÃºjo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuldashev.#CL2#
Yuldashev clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev avoids the elbow strike from AraÃºjo, against the cage.
AraÃºjo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuldashev blocking some punches.
AraÃºjo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AraÃºjo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuldashev blocking some punches.
AraÃºjo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
AraÃºjo misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AraÃºjo's elbow.
A short right from Yuldashev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AraÃºjo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow. #T1#
Yuldashev prevents a body shot from AraÃºjo.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AraÃºjo lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuldashev backwards.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent AraÃºjo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuldashev lands with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yuldashev jabs AraÃºjo right on the nose. AraÃºjo blinks but takes it well.
AraÃºjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AraÃºjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AraÃºjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
FÃ¡bio AraÃºjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Yuldashev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
AraÃºjo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
AraÃºjo lands a jab-cross combination.
AraÃºjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AraÃºjo backing away here, and Yuldashev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
AraÃºjo closes the distance and clinches.
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of AraÃºjo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yuldashev.
AraÃºjo gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
AraÃºjo tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AraÃºjo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
AraÃºjo lands an elbow that stopped Yuldashev in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
AraÃºjo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AraÃºjo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
AraÃºjo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AraÃºjo lands a right hand. #T3#
A shot in the inside from AraÃºjo.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
AraÃºjo misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev avoids a wild elbow strike from AraÃºjo.
A bit of stalling here from Yuldashev. #BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch.
Yuldashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AraÃºjo.
AraÃºjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuldashev.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev jabs AraÃºjo right on the nose. AraÃºjo blinks but takes it well.
Yuldashev takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Yuldashev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AraÃºjo fails in his attempt to clinch.
AraÃºjo throws a right hand that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
AraÃºjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AraÃºjo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. AraÃºjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
AraÃºjo connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Yuldashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yuldashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
AraÃºjo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuldashev circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuldashev misses with a right hand #CL#
and AraÃºjo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yuldashev lands a hook that snaps the head of AraÃºjo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that FÃ¡bio AraÃºjo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from AraÃºjo.
Yuldashev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and AraÃºjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
AraÃºjo misses with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuldashev.
AraÃºjo throws a body shot but no joy.
As AraÃºjo backs off Yuldashev throws a huge counter combo but AraÃºjo manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
Yuldashev moves away from the strike by AraÃºjo.
Yuldashev 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.
AraÃºjo misses with a jab to the body
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
AraÃºjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.#T1#
AraÃºjo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yuldashev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
AraÃºjo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
FÃ¡bio AraÃºjo is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuldashev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from AraÃºjo.#CL#
AraÃºjo rushes Yuldashev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
AraÃºjo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
AraÃºjo misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from AraÃºjo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
AraÃºjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuldashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Yuldashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
AraÃºjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AraÃºjo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yuldashev's hands.
Donk. Yuldashev catches AraÃºjo right on the button with a cross.
Yuldashev throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling AraÃºjo to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from AraÃºjo. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
AraÃºjo throws an overhand right that lands on Yuldashev's shoulder, as Yuldashev tries to avoid the shot.
AraÃºjo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from AraÃºjo.#T3#
AraÃºjo scores with a punch to the head.
Yuldashev throws a head kick but AraÃºjo moves out of range.
AraÃºjo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
AraÃºjo throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
AraÃºjo takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from AraÃºjo misses.
Yuldashev stuns AraÃºjo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AraÃºjo throws an off balance right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a body kick.
A cross from AraÃºjo lands.
AraÃºjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuldashev.
AraÃºjo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Yuldashev clobbers AraÃºjo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
AraÃºjo scores with a jab. Yuldashev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
AraÃºjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Yuldashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from AraÃºjo.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the side of AraÃºjo's head but AraÃºjo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AraÃºjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that FÃ¡bio AraÃºjo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
AraÃºjo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuldashev.
A big left from AraÃºjo misses.
AraÃºjo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuldashev. Yuldashev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
AraÃºjo lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
AraÃºjo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuldashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuldashev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AraÃºjo misses the jab.
AraÃºjo throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a high kick! #T1#
AraÃºjo avoids a kick to the body.
AraÃºjo throws a big counter combination but Yuldashev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
AraÃºjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but AraÃºjo moves away.
AraÃºjo connects with a jab.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. AraÃºjo saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Yuldashev.
A jab from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev misses with a leg kick
enabling AraÃºjo to counter with a crisp jab.
AraÃºjo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuldashev's head backwards.
AraÃºjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuldashev.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
AraÃºjo misses with a looping right.
Yuldashev unleashes a big counter combination but AraÃºjo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
AraÃºjo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
AraÃºjo throws an overhand right that drops Yuldashev like a sack of potatoes! AraÃºjo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FÃ¡bio AraÃºjo!
A very excited looking FÃ¡bio AraÃºjo 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: ENIGMA 98
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yuldashev. That did some damage!
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yuldashev throws a low kick, looking for Davis's leg but Davis calmly moves out of range.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Yuldashev pushes Davis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis lands a body punch.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis 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.
Davon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Yuldashev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davis misses with a looping left.
It appears Yuldashev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good leg kick by Davis.
Nice body kick there by Davis.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yuldashev blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Davis has Yuldashev up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Yuldashev.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Yuldashev.
Davis misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis blocking some punches.
Yuldashev misses with a body punch.
Davis works on Yuldashev's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Yuldashev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Yuldashev. #CL2#
Yuldashev gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yuldashev avoids it.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuldashev prevents a body shot from Davis.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Davis tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Davis.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Davis misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Davis misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Yuldashev.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis lands with a kick to the temple. Yuldashev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Davis misses with an uppercut. Yuldashev saw that one coming.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuldashev misses the jab.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Yuldashev lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Yuldashev moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davon Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Yuldashev.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Yuldashev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis looks to throw a body kick
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Davis.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a nice leg kick.
Yuldashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Davis backs away, Yuldashev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davis misses with a low kick as Yuldashev jumps back.
Yuldashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuldashev's head.#T1#
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
Yuldashev looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Davis gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuldashev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis moves forwards but Yuldashev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
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!
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.#T2#
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick.
Yuldashev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yuldashev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Davis misses.
Davon Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis feints and then cracks Yuldashev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yuldashev down.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuldashev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis throws a leg kick but Yuldashev moved away.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.#T3#
Yuldashev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis scores with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuldashev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Davis.
Yuldashev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Yuldashev slips the punch.
Yuldashev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Davis cracks Yuldashev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yuldashev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuldashev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Davis scores with a push kick.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yuldashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yuldashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuldashev.
Yuldashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuldashev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yuldashev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Yuldashev off balance momentarily.
Davis pushes Yuldashev away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
A little feinted left hand from Yuldashev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Yuldashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davon Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuldashev lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis is looking to clinch but Yuldashev is avoiding it.
Donk. Davis catches Yuldashev right on the button with a cross.
Yuldashev connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis avoids the body shot from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!
Davis scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davis throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis tries a quick counter leg kick but Yuldashev is wise to it.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis avoids the head kick by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yuldashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Davon Davis's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuldashev.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Yuldashev as he checks the leg kick.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Yuldashev coming out on top.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
A big right from Yuldashev misses.
Davis takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Yuldashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuldashev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yuldashev misses the target.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Davis lands with a straight right. Yuldashev didn't see that one coming.
Yuldashev thows a body kick. Davis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Yuldashev throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis thumps Yuldashev with a low kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis lands with a hook. Yuldashev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev misses with a looping left.
Davis slips a straight right by Yuldashev.#CL2#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Yuldashev in a clinch.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands. #BC#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev blocks the body kick.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuldashev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis closes the distance but Yuldashev moves to the side
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davon Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davon Davis!
Davon Davis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ENIGMA 87
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Yuldashev clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev.
Danger tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it. #BC#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuldashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yuldashev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Yuldashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danger works Yuldashev's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Danger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danger.#T1#
Yuldashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Yuldashev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Yuldashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Yuldashev lands a big head kick that sends Danger tumbling to the mat! Yuldashev takes a step backwards and waves Danger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Danny Danger has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev ducks right into an uppercut from Danger.
Danger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yuldashev throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Yuldashev rushes Danger and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Danger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danger's gas tank.
Good body shot from Yuldashev.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danger tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head. #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger walks into a straight right hand from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuldashev throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuldashev is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Yuldashev. Beautiful body shot.
Danger scores with a kick to the body.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Yuldashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Yuldashev as he connects with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Danger.
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 Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Danger.
Yuldashev scores with a sloppy right hand. Danger should have avoided that one.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Danger blocks a head kick by Yuldashev.
Danger lands with a nice body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev scores with a head kick. Danger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yuldashev under the eye.
Danger scores with a push kick.
Yuldashev moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Yuldashev is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Danger.
Danger stuns Yuldashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danger lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Danger.
Danger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danger scores with a hook to the body. Yuldashev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Danger connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick that misses.
Danger misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Yuldashev saw that one coming.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuldashev.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuldashev.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuldashev throws a quick counter head kick but Danger was just out of range.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Danger moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Yuldashev lands with a right hand.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danger misses with a hook.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Yuldashev looks to land a body kick but Danger moved away.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Yuldashev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danger tries to land a front kick but Yuldashev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Good exchange - Yuldashev coming out on top.
Yuldashev throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger misses with a head kick.
Danger works the jab nicely.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
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#
Yuldashev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger cracks Yuldashev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuldashev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danger finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuldashev's head. #ROC2#Yuldashev is rocked!
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
Oh Yuldashev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Yuldashev collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Danger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rutger drives through and clinches with Yuldashev against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yuldashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutger catches Yuldashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuldashev.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutger connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Yuldashev keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger tries to counter with a clinch but Yuldashev shakes him off and moves away.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Rutger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yuldashev doesn't seem phased though.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuldashev throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Yuldashev clinches. #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Yuldashev misses
and Rutger counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuldashev swings widly with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses with a kick to the body
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Yuldashev moved away.#T3#
Yuldashev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuldashev is looking to counter punch.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutger in his tracks.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger feints a counter leg kick.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutger 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 Yuldashev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yuldashev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger wants to clinch.#T4#
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger throws a right and a left that Yuldashev avoids nicely.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutger moves out of range as Yuldashev throws a body kick.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Yuldashev counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that round.
That's time! Yuldashev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice cross by Rutger.
Yuldashev scores with a jab to the head.
Yuldashev keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutger is able to avoid easily.
Rutger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yuldashev jabs at Rutger's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuldashev. #T1#
Rutger scores with the left hand. Yuldashev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutger works the jab nicely.
Yuldashev thuds his right hand into Rutger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Yuldashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Yuldashev throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Rutger misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutger thinking.
Rutger connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev throws the kick towards the body but Rutger avoids it.
Rutger unleashes a big counter combination but Yuldashev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuldashev tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuldashev moves out of range as Rutger strikes.#T3#
Yuldashev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutger's head.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger avoids the head kick by Yuldashev.
Good standup being displayed there by Yuldashev as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Rutger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Yuldashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Yuldashev slams his shin into Rutger's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev feints and then cracks Rutger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutger down. #CL#
Yuldashev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yuldashev digs a right hand underneath Rutger's ribcage. Rutger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger tries to break free but Yuldashev pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Yuldashev has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Rutger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yuldashev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yuldashev staying out of range there.
Rutger lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Yuldashev ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger digs a good hook to Yuldashev's body.
Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Yuldashev misses
and Rutger counters with a leg kick.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a one two combo.
Yuldashev cracks Rutger with a good jab.
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Rutger moves out of range. #T2#
Rutger moves out of range as Yuldashev throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rutger staying out of range there.
Rutger tests Yuldashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev misses with a jab to the body
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Yuldashev connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuldashev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuldashev misses with a head kick.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Yuldashev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Rutger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Yuldashev defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yuldashev with the inside leg kick.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a head shot.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Yuldashev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutger 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 70
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Switch on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kill Switch has been cut.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the leg kick from Switch.#TD#
Yuldashev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Switch throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Switch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yuldashev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yuldashev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yuldashev! #REVB#
Switch 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.
Switch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yuldashev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Yuldashev crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switch struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Yuldashev stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Switch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Yuldashev tries to stand but Switch is controlling his head.
Switch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yuldashev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yuldashev trying to mount his opponent but Switch defends it.
Yuldashev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuldashev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Switch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuldashev wants to stand but Switch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Switch is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Switch is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Switch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yuldashev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuldashev is looking to advance position but Switch won't allow it.
Switch controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temirbek Yuldashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuldashev misses with a straight left.
Switch tries to counter with a takedown but Yuldashev is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Switch or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuldashev, which made it look bad.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Switch ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Yuldashev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Switch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away.
Yuldashev tries to counter with a clinch but Switch shakes him off and moves away.
Nice jab there from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
Switch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Switch misses
and Yuldashev counters with a left to the body.
Switch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuldashev takes a swing at Switch's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuldashev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Yuldashev drops Switch with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Switch looks back up at him and smiles so Yuldashev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Switch is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Switch thows a leg kick but Yuldashev checks it #CL2#
and Yuldashev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuldashev.
Oh Switch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuldashev pushes Switch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev lands a left hand.
Switch trying to control the position but instead, Yuldashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Switch into the cage.
Yuldashev lands a big right hand that drops Switch! The killer instinct kicks in and Yuldashev finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yuldashev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kill Switch was interviewed post fight and said 'My Hemorrhoids started to flare up during the walk in. I'll be back! '.

Event: ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Skurwysynowski keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Yuldashev. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
Yuldashev throws a shot to the body.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Skurwysynowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski connects with a right hand. Yuldashev shakes it off.
Yuldashev lands a right hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Yuldashev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuldashev sizes up Skurwysynowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
A jab from Yuldashev finds it's way through Skurwysynowski's defenses.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right. #T1#
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
Skurwysynowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Nice shot by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Yuldashev dips to his left and cracks Skurwysynowski with an uppercut!
Yuldashev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuldashev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuldashev lands a leg kick that knocks Skurwysynowski off balance momentarily.
Skurwysynowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuldashev looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Yuldashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Yuldashev scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuldashev cracks Skurwysynowski with a good jab.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Skurwysynowski throws a series of punches but Yuldashev avoids them all with ease.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skurwysynowski throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Yuldashev blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Skurwysynowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skurwysynowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A good leg kick by Yuldashev.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Skurwysynowski down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Yuldashev lands with a good body shot.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yuldashev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yuldashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skurwysynowski throws a series of punches but Yuldashev avoids them all with ease.
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev cracks a nice hook into Skurwysynowski's ribs.
Yuldashev catches Skurwysynowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skurwysynowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yuldashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skurwysynowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuldashev lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuldashev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuldashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skurwysynowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Yuldashev misses.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Skurwysynowski swinging wildly here.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuldashev can pounce on him.
Yuldashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice head shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
Skurwysynowski tries to move into range but Yuldashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Yuldashev misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Yuldashev is rocked!
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the body
and Skurwysynowski scores with a counter punch that sends Yuldashev to the canvas! Skurwysynowski smells blood - he's punishing Yuldashev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yuldashev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
A very excited looking Vladimir Skurwysynowski 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: ENIGMA 53
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Wife throws a lazy right hand but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wife avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuldashev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Wife misses.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yuldashev swings for the body but Wife moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wife. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wife misses with a left hand
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Wife misses
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wife misses with a hook.
Yuldashev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wife has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wife misses the jab.
Yuldashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Third Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wife misses the body punch
and Yuldashev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuldashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife misses with a two punch combination.
Yuldashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Wife misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev slips a jab from Wife.
Wife moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wife misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wife connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wife misses with an uppercut
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wife stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Wife misses.
Wife just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev misses with a lunging right hand
and Wife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuldashev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuldashev lands with a nice body punch.
Yuldashev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
No joy there for Wife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wife jabs at Yuldashev's body.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wife scores with a nice strike.
Yuldashev lands a right hook to the body.
Yuldashev ducks right into an uppercut from Wife.
Wife misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but Wife avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wife misses with the head strike.
Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Yuldashev.
A short left from Yuldashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Third Wife will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yuldashev moves out of range as Wife strikes.
Third Wife is winning the standup battle so far.
Wife misses with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wife.
Wife scores with a nice head shot.
Wife lands with a cross.
Wife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wife misses with an uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wife misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Yuldashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Wife toppling to the canvas! Wife scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yuldashev finish him?!#ROC2#Wife is rocked!
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!
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Wife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Yuldashev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuldashev defending well as Wife loads up on a big left hand.
Wife seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Wife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wife thinking.
Wife misses with a hook #KD2#
and Yuldashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Wife toppling to the canvas! Wife scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yuldashev finish him?!
Yuldashev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wife out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Yuldashev scores with a hook.
Mayer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Mayer misses
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Mayer has been cut.
Yuldashev lands with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuldashev.
Mayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuldashev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yuldashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Mayer is rocked!
Yuldashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev with a hook.
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuldashev finish him?
Mayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayer seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Yuldashev missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Yuldashev cracks Mayer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yuldashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mayer to stand back up!
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Yuldashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot that snaps Mayer's head back.
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Mayer with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Yuldashev.
Mayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Mayer.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Mayer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mayer walks into a left hand.
Yuldashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuldashev.
Mayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.#KD2#
Mayer lands a big uppercut and Yuldashev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yuldashev looks OK. Mayer waves Yuldashev back to his feet!
Yuldashev stuns Mayer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Yuldashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayer's head backwards.#CL#
Yuldashev instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayer.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
Mayer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Yuldashev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuldashev connects with a body shot that sends Mayer's belly button to the back.
Yuldashev swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
Yuldashev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Ethan Mayer's cut even more.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.#CL#
Yuldashev gets a clinch.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev is working Mayer over against the cage.
Mayer blocking some punches.
Yuldashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
Mayer blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Mayer controls the action.
Mayer scores with a shot to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Mayer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
Mayer avoids the body shot from Yuldashev.
Mayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuldashev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayer has time to react.
Yuldashev moves away from the strike by Mayer.
Yuldashev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yuldashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Yuldashev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuldashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Mayer lands with an uppercut that bounces Yuldashev off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev misses with a straight left.
Mayer moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayer! But no joy.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yuldashev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayer lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Yuldashev there.
Yuldashev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayer counters with a left to the body.
Temirbek Yuldashev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayer throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuldashev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Nice body punch from Yuldashev.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up but Mayer circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Mayer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Mayer is having none of it. #T2#
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuldashev is just out of range.
Yuldashev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev walks into a jab.
Yuldashev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mayer misses.
Yuldashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuldashev lands a lovely overhand right.
Yuldashev ducks right into an uppercut from Mayer.
Yuldashev lands with an overhand left.
Yuldashev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayer cracks Yuldashev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yuldashev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mayer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yuldashev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Mayer!
Ethan Mayer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ethan Mayer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yuldashevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev slips a jab from Hunt.
Yuldashev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuldashev tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuldashev lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Hunt has been cut.
Hunt defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Yuldashev drops Hunt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hunt looks back up at him and smiles so Yuldashev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuldashev.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hunt out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev is the new light heavyweight champion!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 109: Raczynski VS Pymus
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Yuldashev misses with a looping right.
Wolfe clobbers Yuldashev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfe. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuldashev throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
Yuldashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolfe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Yuldashev lands a big uppercut and Wolfe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wolfe looks OK. Yuldashev waves Wolfe back to his feet!#ROC#Wolfe is rocked!
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!
Yuldashev connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Wolfe out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A victorious Temirbek Yuldashev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Carbon Wolfe had this to say: '...'.

Event: GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Yuldashev jabs Spade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spade throws a right and a left that Yuldashev avoids nicely. #KD#
Yuldashev drops Spade with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spade looks back up at him and smiles so Yuldashev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Duncan Spade has been cut.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - Yuldashev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Yuldashev cracks Spade with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yuldashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Spade to stand back up!#ROC#Spade is rocked!
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Spade out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 89: West VS Camble
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Yuldashev. That snapped Sakaguchi's head back.
Sakaguchi misses with a takedown
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakaguchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuldashev, which made it look bad.
Sakaguchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuldashev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Sakaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuldashev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yuldashev! But no joy.
Yuldashev leaves Sakaguchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakaguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakaguchi falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp one two that drops Sakaguchi! Yuldashev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sakaguchi to his feet! Sakaguchi is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sakaguchi is rocked!#T1#
Yuldashev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakaguchi but Sakaguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakaguchi with a poor takedown
and Yuldashev counters with a big left hand that crumples Sakaguchi! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A relieved looking Temirbek Yuldashev 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Tonon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yuldashev to the ground. Tonon is now in Yuldashev's guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuldashev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yuldashev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuldashev keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuldashev keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tonon throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Yuldashev counters with a series of strikes. Tonon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yuldashev counters with a nice body shot.
Garry Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yuldashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Yuldashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Tonon.
Tonon looks winded!
Yuldashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Yuldashev lands a big right hand that sends Tonon crashing to the mat! Yuldashev stays standing though and waves Tonon back to his feet!#KD#
Yuldashev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tonon sprawling to the canvas! Tonon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yuldashev finish him?! #ROC#Tonon is rocked!
Yuldashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Yuldashev cracks Tonon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yuldashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tonon to stand back up!
Tonon is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuldashev finish him?
Yuldashev lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tonon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Yuldashev from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tonon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
A victorious Temirbek Yuldashev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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