Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Rasnov down. #CL#
Rasnov gets a clinch. #TD#
Rasnov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Rasnov off in order to stand up. Rasnov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Rasnov scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Petrov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rasnov trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Rasnov drags him back down.#T1#
Rasnov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU#
Rasnov stands up.
Petrov's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rasnov with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Rasnov backing up. Rasnov nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lazarus Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Rasnov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rasnov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasnov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.#T4#
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Petrov has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Michail Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Rasnov against the cage. #BC#
Rasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.#CL2#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Rasnov against the cage. #BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rasnov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Rasnov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Petrov kicks off Rasnov and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch. #T1#
Petrov is looking to slow Rasnov down with leg kicks.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Petrov has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Rasnov around his waist. Rasnov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Rasnov on that attempt.
Rasnov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Petrov kicks Rasnov off and gets back to his feet.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4##BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazarus Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Rasnov avoids nicely.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Rasnov takes it in his stride.
Rasnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Petrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rasnov counter with a right hand.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasnov.
Michail Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasnov tries to clinch up.#TD#
Rasnov drives through with a takedown into guard.

Petrov pushes Rasnov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T1#
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrov jabs at Rasnov's body.#CL2#
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasnov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov thinks about the counter body kick.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2##CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Rasnov tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Rasnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov leaves Rasnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rasnov eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Rasnov is rocked!
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasnov tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Rasnov loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away. #CL2#
Petrov darts in and clinches Rasnov up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasnov is looking to clinch.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov tries to work over Rasnov's front leg with a kick but Rasnov checks it.
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Rasnov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R4##CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasnov has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Rasnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasnov avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Rasnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Rasnov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Rasnov backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Rasnov fails to land the takedown.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rasnov backs up against the cage.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Rasnov, against the cage.
Rasnov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Rasnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Rasnov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Rasnov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Michail Rasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazarus Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!

Lazarus Petrov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: UAC 7
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Everett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Everett moves into the clinch.
Rasnov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Everett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Everett with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Everett. Everett maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov fails to pull guard. #BC#
Everett manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Everett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rasnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rasnov is looking to reverse the position.
Everett trying to control the position but Rasnov is working away. #SU#
Everett decides to stand back up. Everett steps back and let's Rasnov get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Everett is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Everett circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Everett forces Rasnov back against the cage and clinches.
Everett is trying to pull guard but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rasnov gets control of Everett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rasnov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SU#
Everett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Everett tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Everett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasnov.
Everett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Everett circles away.
That kick from Everett tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Everett counters with a crisp one two that drops Rasnov! Everett thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rasnov to his feet! Rasnov is in big trouble!#ROC#Rasnov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Everett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rasnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Everett finish him?#TD#
Everett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Everett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Everett stands up and beckons Rasnov to his feet. #T3##TD#
Everett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rasnov is trying to defend but Everett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Everett not doing much here.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Everett tries to stand and escape but Rasnov actually recovers to full guard.
Everett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SU#
Everett stands up from Rasnov's guard - Everett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Everett as he avoids it easily.
Rasnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Everett.#CL2#
Rasnov has Everett up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Everett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rasnov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Everett moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rasnov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rasnov keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
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 Wallace Everett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Everett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rasnov's guard.

Rasnov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Everett is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rasnov goes for a takedown attempt but Everett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett.
Wallace Everett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Everett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rasnov tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the cage and eventually Rasnov drops back down to his feet.
Wallace Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Rasnov.
Everett tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Everett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Everett counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasnov is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Everett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Everett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Everett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Everett backs off Rasnov throws a huge counter combo but Everett manages to avoid it all.
Rasnov darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Rasnov into the cage.
Everett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Everett gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SU#
Everett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Everett is looking to land body kicks.
As Everett backs off Rasnov throws a huge counter combo but Everett manages to avoid it all.
Everett throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL#
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Everett lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Everett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt.
Everett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Everett slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Everett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rasnov to the ground. Everett is now in Rasnov's guard.
Everett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasnov can do to turn this around?#T3##SU#
Everett stands up and waves to Rasnov to follow him. #TD#
Everett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rasnov's guard.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Rasnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Everett trying to control the position here. #T4#
Everett trying to control the position. #SUB#
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Everett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace Everett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Everett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Everett avoids the damage to the body.
Everett is trying to pull guard but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
Everett tries to score a body lock takedown but Rasnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rasnov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett has Rasnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Rasnov to work. #TD#
Everett has clasped his hands together around Rasnov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rasnov bucks up and tries to throw Everett off but instead Everett has got his back!#T1#
Everett is trying to stick to Rasnov's back but Rasnov is turning into Everett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Everett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rasnov.#SUB#
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
Rasnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Everett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasnov controls the pace.
Rasnov wanted to stand there but Everett had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rasnov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.#SUB#
Everett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #SUB#
Everett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rasnov stacks Everett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rasnov!#T3#
The ground and pound from Rasnov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wallace Everett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Everett holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rasnov is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasnov working away.
Everett is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
Everett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Everett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Everett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rasnov in particular looking to stall.
Everett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rasnov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rasnov shoots in but Everett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rasnov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Everett's guard.#SUB#
Everett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasnov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Rasnov really 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. This is the final round!#R4#
Everett swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.#CL#
Everett clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everett throws a head kick but Rasnov moves out of range.
Rasnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Everett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.#CL#
Everett rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Everett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Rasnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Everett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Everett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rasnov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Everett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rasnov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Everett but great work by Rasnov.#T2#
Everett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rasnov wants to stand but Everett has his arm trapped.
Rasnov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasnov is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
Rasnov working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Everett wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rasnov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Everett's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Everett is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rasnov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michail Rasnov!
A pretty intense looking Michail Rasnov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: EFC 24
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
McGregson shoots in and bounces Rasnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregson postures up.
McGregson stops Rasnov from standing up.
Rasnov is striking from the bottom but McGregson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rasnov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGregson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasnov keeps working.
McGregson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGregson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov is looking for a sweep. McGregson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
McGregson is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
McGregson is working for a kimura but Rasnov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that McGregson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McGregson trying to control from Rasnov's half guard. Rasnov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGregson working some strikes from top position.
McGregson connects with a couple of short punches.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Rasnov keeps moving.
McGregson postures up.
Rasnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
McGregson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGregson postures up.
McGregson passes Rasnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rasnov is looking for a sweep. McGregson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasnov trying to control but McGregson postures up. #SUB#
McGregson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
McGregson is looking for a kimura but Rasnov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregson to get the leverage.
Rasnov trying to hold on to McGregson's head to control him but McGregson postures up. #T3#
McGregson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGregson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rasnov! #SUB#
McGregson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McGregson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasnov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGregson with the ground and pound from mount.
McGregson 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.
Rasnov is squirming around, avoiding McGregson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McGregson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rasnov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rasnov! #T4##SUB#
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rasnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McGregson has his foot on Rasnov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasnov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McGregson 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##CL#
McGregson pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
McGregson gets control of Rasnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGregson working for a triangle but Rasnov defends it easily. #SUB#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McGregson has an active guard here but Rasnov has managed to pass into half guard.
McGregson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasnov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB2#
Rasnov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Rasnov wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
McGregson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasnov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson tries to roll over but Rasnov keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregson wants to get back to his feet.
McGregson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
McGregson looking for subs off his back but Rasnov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
McGregson is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov throws a strike but McGregson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Rasnov 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. #SUB#
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Rasnov pushes his legs off easily.
McGregson has a closed guard, preventing Rasnov from standing up.
Rasnov is fighting to break McGregson's control of his arms but McGregson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McGregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack McGregson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McGregson has his feet on Rasnov's thighs here. He's pushed Rasnov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rasnov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McGregson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack McGregson made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Cutler takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasnov's defenses.
Cutler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Cutler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cutler.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasnov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutler presses Rasnov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cutler tries a body shot but Rasnov blocks it.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Cutler is controlling him.
Cutler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Cutler manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cutler lands an elbow that stopped Rasnov in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Rasnov has clasped his hands together around Cutler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cutler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cutler tries to buck Rasnov off but Rasnov is having none of it.
Rasnov trying to control the action but Cutler is working from the bottom.
What's Cutler going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cutler wants to control but Rasnov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutler regains half guard.
Cutler is trying is best to control the position here.
Cutler is trying to stand back up but Rasnov is controlling him #T2#
Cutler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cutler wants to sweep but no luck.
Cutler keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
Rasnov preventing the sweep.
Cutler wants to stand and escape but Rasnov is having none of it.
Cutler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Cutler keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cutler rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutler.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Michail Rasnov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasnov. #T3#
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Cutler.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasnov's defenses.
Rasnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutler won't allow it.
Cutler blocks an uppercut.
Rasnov is looking for a takedown.
Rasnov is breathing heavily.
Rasnov goes for a takedown attempt but Cutler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Cutler coming out on top.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Cutler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutler lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Rasnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cutler presses Rasnov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutler's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cutler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cutler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Rasnov is rocked!
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Rasnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cutler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Rasnov 's eye.
Cutler lands a body punch.
Cutler lands a damaging elbow.
Cutler works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutler works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasnov's defenses.
A body shot lands from Cutler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Cutler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Rasnov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cutler has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Rasnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cutler lands an elbow inside that Rasnov shrugs off.
Cutler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rasnov stalling in the clinch but Cutler improves position.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
Cutler has Rasnov pressed against the cage. He pushes Rasnov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cutler throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rasnov crashing to the floor! Cutler piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rasnov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Cutler!
An out of breath Harrison Cutler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornblower sprawls well. Hornblower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornblower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Hornblower moves out of range.
We've been told by Hornblower 's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hornblower finds it's way through Rasnov's defenses.
A head kick misses from Hornblower .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornblower is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Hornblower circles away and we're back to standing.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Rasnov.
Rasnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rasnov tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Hornblower counters with a nice right hand that sends Rasnov toppling to the canvas! Rasnov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hornblower finish him?!#ROC#Rasnov 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!
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hornblower tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hornblower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?#T1#
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
Hornblower lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasnov looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower lands with a light punch inside.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Rasnov jumps guard but Hornblower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasnov has had enough of the clinch but Hornblower keeps him there for the moment.
Rasnov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hornblower controlling the action here for a moment.
Hornblower creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rasnov with a big uppercut! Rasnov tries to clinch up but Hornblower pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rasnov to the mat! Rasnov covers up and Hornblower unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower retains his lightweight title!

Event: EFC 14
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
McGregson shoots in and bounces Rasnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rasnov looking for a guillotine here but McGregson defends easily.
McGregson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasnov's guard. #SUB2#
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well. #T1#
Rasnov tries to roll over but McGregson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McGregson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasnov is just riding it out for now. McGregson eventually gives up the hold.
Rasnov is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
McGregson is working for a kimura but Rasnov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasnov trying to hold on to McGregson's head to control him but McGregson postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGregson wants to control but Rasnov is keeping him busy.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
McGregson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
McGregson looking to secure an arm triangle but Rasnov defends it well.
Rasnov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
McGregson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregson controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
McGregson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rasnov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a kimura but Rasnov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregson to get the leverage.
McGregson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rasnov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGregson is stalling here. Rasnov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGregson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rasnov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGregson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGregson wants to control but Rasnov postures up.#T4#
McGregson is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
McGregson is trying to control Rasnov's posture but Rasnov avoids it.
Rasnov trying to control the position but McGregson is working away.
McGregson can't do much from the bottom here.
McGregson sneaks back into half guard.
Rasnov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasnov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McGregson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McGregson jumps guard.
McGregson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack McGregson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rasnov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasnov has managed to get both his arms back between McGregson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Rasnov pushes his legs off easily.
McGregson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregson is trying to keep Rasnov in close. #SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a triangle here but Rasnov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1##SU#
Rasnov stands up and beckons McGregson to his feet. #CL2#
McGregson moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but McGregson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
McGregson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rasnov uses from the top position.
Rasnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but McGregson is keeping the position.
Rasnov stays in close to McGregson's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregson keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rasnov tries to stand but McGregson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
McGregson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a triangle but Rasnov pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregson trying to control the position. #SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but McGregson is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregson has wrist control.#SUB2#
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGregson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McGregson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Rasnov throws a nice looking combination but McGregson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
McGregson pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasnov pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Rasnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Rasnov pulls guard.
McGregson trying to control but Rasnov is working from the bottom.
Rasnov keeping full guard, as McGregson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McGregson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing McGregson from controlling successfully.
Rasnov trying to keep a closed guard but McGregson is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Rasnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregson is trying to keep Rasnov in close. #T2#
McGregson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregson wants to control the position but Rasnov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
McGregson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasnov pulls his head out easily.
McGregson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregson is trying to maintain the position but Rasnov is very close to passing his half guard.
McGregson is trying to control but Rasnov manages to pass to mount!
Rasnov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rasnov with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
McGregson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Rasnov is persistently looking for the submission but McGregson is defending it well.
McGregson trying to control the position but Rasnov manages to sink in the hooks.
Rasnov is looking to control McGregson but McGregson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Rasnov.
McGregson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rasnov not allowing McGregson to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
Rasnov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McGregson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGregson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasnov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGregson tries to escape the position.
McGregson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov wants to control but McGregson is keeping busy.
Rasnov gets his hands free as McGregson looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Rasnov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R4##CL2#
McGregson moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.#TD#
Rasnov pulls guard effortlessly.
McGregson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregson wants to pass the guard but Rasnov is keeping the position.
McGregson trying to control but Rasnov is working from the bottom. #ES#
Rasnov kicks McGregson off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson closes the distance and clinches up with Rasnov, looking for a takedown. McGregson pushes Rasnov against the cage but Rasnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michail Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McGregson.#TD#
Rasnov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGregson on his heels. He'll look to pass McGregson's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Rasnov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGregson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGregson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
McGregson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasnov defends it easily.
Rasnov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McGregson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregson keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregson. #TD2#
McGregson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGregson showed some decent athleticism there.
McGregson controlling the action here.
McGregson trying to mount his opponent but Rasnov defends it. #T3##SUB2#
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well.
Rasnov pushes McGregson off looking to stand but McGregson dives back in and keeps control.
Rasnov is refusing to be controlled, as McGregson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
McGregson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rasnov sees it coming and defends easily.
Rasnov is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rasnov is defending against the submission attempts here by McGregson. #SUB2#
McGregson is working for a kimura but Rasnov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasnov is trying to stand back up but McGregson is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov tries to roll over but McGregson keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jack McGregson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Rasnov showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!

Michail Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!
Michail Rasnov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: IFL 21/5/1
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Rasnov feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Rasnov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rasnov passes into half guard.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rasnov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brown defend it? Rasnov steps over the head and cranks it - Brown is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rasnov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michail Rasnov!
Michail Rasnov is the new lightweight champion!
Michail Rasnov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: IFL I
Date: Apr 12, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rasnov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasnov tries to counter with a clinch but Van Buren shakes him off and moves away.
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Rasnov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rasnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Buren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rasnov eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Rasnov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rasnov slips a nice elbow through Van Buren's hands, connecting with Van Buren's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren is trying to control but Rasnov passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rasnov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Van Buren looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rasnov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Van Buren is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rasnov lets go of the hold and Van Buren can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michail Rasnov!
Michail Rasnov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: QFC Tournament 1046 Round 4
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Selimkhan Rasnov shoots in and bounces Michail Rasnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Michail Rasnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selimkhan Rasnov controlling from the top position.
Michail Rasnov is controlling Selimkhan Rasnov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michail Rasnov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Selimkhan Rasnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michail Rasnov misses with the combination. #T1#
Selimkhan Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michail Rasnov sprawls well. Michail Rasnov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Selimkhan Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Michail Rasnov is looking to counter the offense by Selimkhan Rasnov and move into the clinch.
Selimkhan Rasnov fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Michail Rasnov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Michail Rasnov showed some decent athleticism there.
Selimkhan Rasnov tries to kick Michail Rasnov off in order to stand up. Michail Rasnov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Michail Rasnov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michail Rasnov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Michail Rasnov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Michail Rasnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michail Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Selimkhan Rasnov wants to get back to his feet but Michail Rasnov drags him back down.
Michail Rasnov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Selimkhan Rasnov manages to get back to half guard.
Michail Rasnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selimkhan Rasnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Michail Rasnov seems content to control.#T3#
Selimkhan Rasnov controlling the position well.
Michail Rasnov trying to pass the guard but Selimkhan Rasnov defending well.
Michail Rasnov is keen to just control but Selimkhan Rasnov is a slippery customer.
Selimkhan Rasnov is trying to stand back up but Michail Rasnov is controlling him
Michail Rasnov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michail Rasnov is thwarting Selimkhan Rasnov's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michail Rasnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selimkhan Rasnov keeps working.
It looks like Michail Rasnov is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Selimkhan Rasnov clinches with his opponent.
Michail Rasnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Selimkhan Rasnov won't allow it. #TD#
Michail Rasnov jumps guard and drags Selimkhan Rasnov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michail Rasnov keeping full guard, as Selimkhan Rasnov tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Selimkhan Rasnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michail Rasnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michail Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Selimkhan Rasnov forces Michail Rasnov back against the cage and clinches.
Selimkhan Rasnov gets underhooks to prevent Michail Rasnov's takedown attempt.
Michail Rasnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selimkhan Rasnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michail Rasnov is pressed up against the cage. Selimkhan Rasnov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michail Rasnov down to the mat. Michail Rasnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michail Rasnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Selimkhan Rasnov sprawls well. He's pushed Michail Rasnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selimkhan Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michail Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Selimkhan Rasnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Michail Rasnov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Selimkhan Rasnov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Selimkhan Rasnov's back!#T1#
Selimkhan Rasnov finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Selimkhan Rasnov is squirming around, avoiding Michail Rasnov's attempts to control the action.
Selimkhan Rasnov tries to hold on but Michail Rasnov pushes him away.
Selimkhan Rasnov gets back to half guard.
Michail Rasnov prevents Selimkhan Rasnov from improving his position.
Michail Rasnov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Selimkhan Rasnov tries to get to full guard but Michail Rasnov has control of the leg.
Michail Rasnov is keen to just control but Selimkhan Rasnov is a slippery customer.
Selimkhan Rasnov trying to control but Michail Rasnov postures up.
Michail Rasnov wants to stand up but Selimkhan Rasnov is controlling the position.
Michail Rasnov is keen to just control but Selimkhan Rasnov is a slippery customer.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Michail Rasnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Selimkhan Rasnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michail Rasnov wants to stand but Selimkhan Rasnov has his arm trapped.
Selimkhan Rasnov is trying to control Michail Rasnov's posture but Michail Rasnov avoids it.
Michail Rasnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Selimkhan Rasnov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Michail Rasnov.
Michail Rasnov misses with the ground and pound.
Selimkhan Rasnov parries the strikes from Michail Rasnov easily there. Michail Rasnov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Selimkhan Rasnov to escape. #SUB#
Michail Rasnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selimkhan Rasnov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selimkhan Rasnov tries to bench press Michail Rasnov off him but Michail Rasnov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michail Rasnov controlling the position from side mount.
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 Michail Rasnov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Selimkhan Rasnov gets a clinch.
Michail Rasnov can't get the takedown.
Michail Rasnov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Selimkhan Rasnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michail Rasnov jumps guard but Selimkhan Rasnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Selimkhan Rasnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michail Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Selimkhan Rasnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michail Rasnov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Michail Rasnov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Selimkhan Rasnov trying to hold on to Michail Rasnov's head to control him but Michail Rasnov postures up. #T1#
Selimkhan Rasnov is trying is best to control the position here.
Selimkhan Rasnov is trying to stand up here but Michail Rasnov is controlling him well.
Michail Rasnov is thwarting Selimkhan Rasnov's attempts to control the position.
Michail Rasnov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Michail Rasnov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Michail Rasnov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Michail Rasnov prevents Selimkhan Rasnov from getting the reversal.
Selimkhan Rasnov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Selimkhan Rasnov wants to hold on but Michail Rasnov pushes him away.
Selimkhan Rasnov reaches up to try and control the position but Michail Rasnov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Selimkhan Rasnov rolls and tries to escape and now Michail Rasnov has his back! #SUB#
Michail Rasnov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Selimkhan Rasnov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Michail Rasnov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michail Rasnov!

Event: QFC Tournament 1046 Round 3
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Cronix shoots in for a takedown but Rasnov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov defending well as Cronix loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Cronix forces Rasnov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cronix gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
Cronix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cronix is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Cronix 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Cronix controlling the action here.
Rasnov wants to improve his position but Cronix is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cronix is looking to advance position but Rasnov won't allow it.
Cronix is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cronix.
It looked like Rasnov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cronix throws a counter combo.
Rasnov tries to land a front kick but Cronix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Rasnov backs off Cronix throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Rasnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasnov won't allow Cronix to sweep him here.
Cronix keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
Rasnov preventing the sweep.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Cronix keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cronix looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Cronix with that takedown attempt.
Michail Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cronix.
Nice takedown defense from Rasnov. No joy for Cronix on that attempt.
Cronix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cronix fails with the takedown
and Rasnov counters with a series of strikes. Cronix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cronix looks winded!#T4#
Cronix throws a head kick but Rasnov moves out of range. #CL2#
Cronix rushes Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cronix prevents it. #TD2#
Cronix drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cronix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasnov wants to stand but Cronix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cronix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Cronix keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronix has a closed guard, preventing Rasnov from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Cronix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cronix pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rasnov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
James Cronix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cronix pulls Rasnov in close to prevent any damage.
Rasnov wanted to stand there but Cronix had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov advances position into side control!
Cronix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rasnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cronix has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Cronix is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Rasnov crashes against the mat.
Cronix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasnov trying to control the position but Cronix is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cronix trying to remain calm as Rasnov controls from the top position.
Cronix tries to bench press Rasnov off him but Rasnov keeps the position.
Rasnov is working Cronix over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cronix tries to bench press Rasnov off him but Rasnov keeps the position.
Rasnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronix keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov taking a breather here.
Cronix is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Cronix clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Cronix. #BC#
Rasnov breaks from the clinch.
Cronix misses with a takedown attempt - Rasnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cronix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasnov wants it to stay on the feet.
Cronix is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rasnov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cronix!#T4#
Rasnov trying to control the position but Cronix is working away. #SUB#
Rasnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasnov happy to just control the position for now.
Rasnov trying to control the action but Cronix is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Rasnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cronix closes the distance and clinches.
Rasnov is looking to control Cronix's arms but Cronix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rasnov has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Cronix lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cronix wants to stand up but Rasnov is controlling the position.
Rasnov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronix controlling the action here.
Cronix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cronix lands a nice short elbow.
Rasnov is positioning himself well to prevent Cronix advancing to mount.
Cronix is thwarting Rasnov's attempts to control the position.
Rasnov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rasnov is trying to control the position but Cronix postures up. #SUB#
Rasnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cronix is aware though and is defending well.
Cronix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Cronix from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cronix wants to stand and escape but instead Rasnov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rasnov stops Cronix from standing up.
Cronix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rasnov advances position into side control!#T3#
Rasnov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cronix can't do much from the bottom here.
Rasnov tries to stand but Cronix is controlling his head.
Cronix stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cronix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Cronix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cronix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasnov is looking to reverse the position.
Cronix working away.
Cronix taking a breather here.
Cronix sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rasnov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov wants to control but Cronix postures up.
Rasnov is not content to let Cronix control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!

Michail Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1046 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rasnov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cameron 's guard.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasnov looking to pass the guard.
Cameron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasnov on the ground.
Cameron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cameron keeping full guard, as Rasnov tries to pass.
Rasnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cameron will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rasnov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rasnov is working for a kimura but Cameron is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Rasnov is thwarting Cameron 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasnov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cameron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rasnov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rasnov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cameron is looking to control Rasnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cameron avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rasnov passes into side control, despite Cameron 's attempt to control the position.
Cameron is trying to control Rasnov's posture but Rasnov avoids it.
Cameron is looking for a sweep.
Cameron trying to remain calm as Rasnov controls from the top position.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cameron is looking to regain half guard here but Rasnov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rasnov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cameron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rasnov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rasnov wants to stand but Cameron has his arm trapped.
Rasnov takes a little break here. Cameron wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Rasnov wants to stand but Cameron is controlling his arm.
Cameron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cameron taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rasnov working the body and head with strikes.
Cameron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rasnov just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Rasnov crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Rasnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cameron lands a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rasnov.
Rasnov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cameron is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rasnov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rasnov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasnov staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rasnov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cameron is trying to escape and Rasnov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cameron is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rasnov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michail Rasnov!

Event: QFC Tournament 1046 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Burhus has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rasnov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burhus can't fight it off and eventually Rasnov manages to take the fight to the floor. Burhus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rasnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burhus looking to control.
Rasnov content to stall in guard here.
Rasnov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burhus tries to bench press Rasnov off him but Rasnov keeps the position. #T1#
Burhus is trying to control Rasnov's posture but Rasnov avoids it. #SUB#
Rasnov has hold of Burhus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burhus seems comfortable defending it but Rasnov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burhus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burhus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rasnov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michail Rasnov!

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