Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Incons.
Incons wants to clinch up but Rasnov keeps it at a distance.
Incons dives in for a single leg takedown but Rasnov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rasnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Incons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasnov.
Incons is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Incons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rasnov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rasnov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rasnov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Incons.
Incons moves to clinch but Rasnov breaks away
and Rasnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Incons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Incons tries for a takedown but Rasnov circles away easily#CL#
and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Incons wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasnov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Incons.
Incons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasnov throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Rasnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rasnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Incons stands and throws Rasnov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rasnov wants to control but Incons postures up.
Incons misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Incons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rasnov is trying to control Incons's posture but Incons avoids it.
Incons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasnov keeps working.
Incons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rasnov is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Incons trying to control the position but Rasnov is working away.
An elbow from Incons crashes against the mat.
Rasnov is looking to regain half guard here but Incons keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Incons tries for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well. #SUB2#
Incons tries for a kimura but Rasnov is defending well.
Rasnov regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Incons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasnov defends it well.
Rasnov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasnov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Incons is looking to pass into half guard but Rasnov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rasnov is in guard.#REVR#
Rasnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Incons has wrist control.
Incons is trying to keep Rasnov in close.
Incons working a defensive guard but Rasnov manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Rasnov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Incons to see if he's OK.
Incons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rasnov controls the position from side control.
Incons tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov controlling from the full mount.
Rasnov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Incons?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Selimkhan Rasnov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Incons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Rasnov misses.
Incons wants to clinch.
Rasnov shoots for a takedown but Incons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Selimkhan Rasnov has been cut.
Rasnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Incons circles away.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Incons defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Incons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan 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.
Incons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Incons stops a takedown attempt from Rasnov. #TD#
Rasnov pulls guard.
Incons tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasnov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Incons looking to sit in guard and control but Rasnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Incons trying to control the position.
Incons 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.
Incons is looking to stand up but Rasnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Incons wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Rasnov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Incons, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Incons. #T2#
Rasnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Incons. Incons gets slowly back to his feet.
Incons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasnov tries to avoid it but Incons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasnov to the ground. Rasnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Rasnov darts in and clinches Incons up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasnov.
Rasnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rasnov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Rasnov manages to break the clinch.
Rasnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Incons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasnov as he avoids it easily.
Rasnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Incons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Incons works over Rasnov's head and body with a nice combination.
Incons is looking to clinch but Rasnov is avoiding it.
Incons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasnov.
Rasnov misses with a leg kick
and Incons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Incons is looking to clinch but Rasnov is avoiding it.
Rasnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Incons.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasnov. #CL#
Rasnov rushes Incons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rasnov has picked Incons up - he's going for a ride! Rasnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rasnov seems to be working for a kimura but Incons defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasnov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Incons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Incons trying to control here.
Incons tries to kick Rasnov off but Rasnov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brad Incons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Selimkhan Rasnov's cut.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Incons misses with a takedown attempt - Rasnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brad Incons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Incons throws a series of punches but Rasnov moves out of range.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Incons avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Rasnov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rasnov gets control of Incons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rasnov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Incons wants to control from the top but Rasnov keeps moving.
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.#SUB#
Rasnov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Incons has his hands clasped together but Rasnov extends and breaks Incons's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rasnov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Selimkhan Rasnov!

Event: UAC 7
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1##CL#
Rasnov closes the distance and pushes Aphelion back into the cage.
Aphelion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aphelion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasnovs head.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasnov at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Aphelion scores with a four punch combination!
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Aphelion.
Rasnov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aphelion fakes the leg kick and cracks Rasnov in the body.
Aphelion thows a body kick. Rasnov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aphelion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aphelion throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Aphelion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch. #T1#
Rasnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Aphelion pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rasnov pulls Aphelion into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aphelion wanted to stand there but Rasnov had control of the position.
Rasnov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aphelion 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.
Rasnov wants to improve his position but instead Aphelion has moved into half guard. #SU2#
Aphelion escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aphelion scores with a nice body kick.
Aphelion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Aphelion sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aphelion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aphelion throws a counter combo.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Aphelion.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Aphelion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aphelion lands with a light punch inside.
Aphelion lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aphelion slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aphelion.
Aphelion continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Aphelion lands a right hand.
Rasnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aphelion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've been informed that Aphelion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Aphelion.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Aphelion. #BC#
Rasnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Aphelion. Aphelion maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Aphelion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrei Aphelion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphelion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rasnovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Aphelion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aphelion.#CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion throws a front kick that sends Rasnov stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion cracks Rasnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to clinch.
Rasnov blocks a head kick by Aphelion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rasnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aphelion.#CL#
Rasnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aphelion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasnov's brow.
Rasnov lands an elbow that stopped Aphelion in his tracks for a moment.
Rasnov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aphelion leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rasnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aphelion's half guard.
Aphelion controlling the position for now.
Aphelion is trying to maintain the position but Rasnov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Aphelion taking some punishment here, with Rasnov in his half guard.
Rasnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rasnov 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.
Aphelion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aphelion is controlling Rasnov's trapped leg to prevent Rasnov from advancing to side control.
Rasnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aphelion defending well though. #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.
Aphelion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasnov connects with a nice short shot to Aphelion's temple.
Rasnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aphelion wants to control but Rasnov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rasnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasnov is trying to control. Aphelion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Aphelion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Aphelion misses with a double jab
and Rasnov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Aphelion misses with a body kick.
Selimkhan Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Aphelion throws a one two combo.
A head kick by Aphelion misses #CL#
and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aphelion takes a swing at Rasnov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Aphelion lands with a good body shot.
Rasnov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aphelion avoids the head kick by Rasnov.
Aphelion connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion is controlling him.
Aphelion lands an elbow that stopped Rasnov in his tracks for a moment.
Aphelion trying to land knees to the body.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aphelion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aphelion lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Aphelion. #TD#
Rasnov lands a takedown into guard.

Aphelion pushes Rasnov off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Aphelion moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Aphelion to work.
Aphelion is pressed up against the cage. Rasnov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aphelion down to the mat. Aphelion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aphelion.
Rasnov walks into a stiff left hand from Aphelion.
Aphelion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Aphelion takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Rasnov tries to break free but Aphelion pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Aphelion. Those never looked like landing.
Aphelion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rasnov under the eye.
A lazy left from Aphelion finds it's target.#CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Aphelion. Aphelion maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rasnov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aphelion to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphelion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Aphelion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rasnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aphelion pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aphelion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Aphelion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aphelion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rasnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aphelion works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aphelion lands with a left to the head.
Aphelion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rasnov jumps guard but Aphelion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rasnov's face.
Aphelion lands an uppercut.
Rasnov letting Aphelion take a breather here.#BC2#
Aphelion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Aphelion has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Aphelion lands an elbow inside that Rasnov shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion misses with a head kick. #CL#
Rasnov moves into the clinch.
Aphelion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Aphelion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion lands a jab-cross combination.
Rasnov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Aphelion really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Aphelion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rasnov.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rasnov manages to pull guard.
Rasnov is looking to stand up but Aphelion isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rasnov is working an open guard so Aphelion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Aphelion thumps Rasnov with a low kick.
Aphelion misses with a two punch combination.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aphelion as he jumps to the side.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Aphelion shows good takedown defense.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aphelion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Rasnov is trying to push Aphelion away but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rasnov is trying to break free.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aphelion struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasnov controls his hands.
Aphelion taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Rasnov lands a takedown into guard.

Aphelion pushes Rasnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aphelion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Aphelion scores with a body shot.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Rasnov drops his hands momentarily and Aphelion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Aphelion gets a clinch.
Aphelion lands a nice shot to the body.
Aphelion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aphelion lands with a right to the head.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aphelion to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Aphelion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Well,Rasnov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Aphelion lands a nice elbow.
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aphelion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aphelion with a knee to the head.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Aphelion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasnov wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aphelion.
Rasnov takes one on the button.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aphelion sprawls and moves away.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Aphelion pushes Rasnov away with a front kick.
Aphelion misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aphelion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Aphelion misses with a punch to the body.
Rasnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasnov taking a breather.
Aphelion stalls.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aphelion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the head but Rasnov blocks with his arms.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aphelion 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!

Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Andrei Aphelion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFC 26
Date: Sep 20, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov wants to clinch up but Podric keeps it at a distance.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Podric defends it nicely.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Podric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Podric misses with a double jab.
Podric lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Podric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rasnov dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Rasnov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Podric misses.
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.#T1#
Podric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Podric defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Podric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Podric walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Podric does no damage.
Rasnov wants to clinch up but Podric keeps it at a distance.
Rasnov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Podric counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podric is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Rasnov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Podric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Rasnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Podric wants to stand and escape but instead Rasnov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Podric is working an open guard so Rasnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasnov takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Rasnov throws a series of punches but Podric moves out of range.
Podric keeps the fight on the outside.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rasnov defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Podric as Rasnov shoots in.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Podric connects with a crisp jab.
Podric lands a nice shot to the body.
Rasnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasnov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Podric misses with the combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasnov looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Podric.
Rasnov with the inside leg kick.
Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Podric!
Rasnov dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Podric looks winded!
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Podric circles away.
Podric with the counter takedown but Rasnov avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rasnov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rasnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric feints the counter takedown.
Rasnov tries to land a front kick but Podric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Podric moves out of range.
Podric leaves Rasnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Podric takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Podric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasnov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Podric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Podric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Rasnov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Podric throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rasnov's body to avoid the submission. Rasnov has instead reached around Podric's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rasnov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Selimkhan Rasnov!

Event: EFC 23
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Rasnov shrugs it off though.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rasnov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasnov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg 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.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
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.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Rasnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasnov has a takedown stuffed.
Rasnov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov unleashes a big counter combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Rasnov darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Rasnov into the cage.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Lazarus Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Rasnov clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Rasnov. #T3##BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov works over Rasnov's head and body with a nice combination.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov! #T4#
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Petrov.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Rasnov throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov swinging wildly here. #TD#
Rasnov gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Rasnov scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Petrov is working an open guard so Rasnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasnov attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasnov. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rasnov shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasnov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rasnov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Rasnov darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Lazarus Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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.
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasnov. That did some damage!
Selimkhan Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
That kick from Petrov tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.#BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasnov. #T4#
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Rasnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rasnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Petrov clinches.
Rasnov wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Rasnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Petrov looks for the body kick but Rasnov saw that one coming.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rasnov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Rasnov looking to stall. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch. #T1#
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Rasnov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Rasnov.#T2##BC#
Rasnov breaks the clinch.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasnov tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
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.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rasnov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasnov. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrov.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Rasnov's ribs.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Rasnov off balance momentarily.
Rasnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rasnov moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Rasnov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasnov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Rasnov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Rasnov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Petrov 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#
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Rasnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petrov rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.
Rasnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T1#
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Rasnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Rasnov throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Rasnov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rasnov tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Rasnov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Petrov thumps Rasnov with a low kick.#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Rasnov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
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.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Rasnov.

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

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

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lazarus Petrov!

Lazarus Petrov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Eagle slips a jab and a cross from Rasnov.
Eagle feints a jab promting Rasnov to slip. Eagle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rasnov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rasnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Eagle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eagle sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rasnov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle throws a big elbow that misses.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eagle's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Rasnov has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle stands up over Rasnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Rasnov blocks nicely.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasnov's head.
Eagle won't allow Rasnov to get back to his feet.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Eagle controlling from the top position. #T2#
Eagle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rasnov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasnov has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle is in close to Rasnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eagle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eagle distracts Rasnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasnov's head.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Eagle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eagle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasnov's head.#ROC#Rasnov is rocked!
Eagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasnov is keeping the position for now.
Rasnov is still in real trouble! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Eagle is in close to Rasnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Eagle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rasnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eagle is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle scoring with some ground and pound.
Eagle 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.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasnov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle is pushing down on Rasnov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rasnov is fighting to maintain full guard but Eagle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eagle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle lands strikes from half guard.
Eagle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eagle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasnov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Eagle there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Eagle 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#
BOOM! Eagle lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rasnov. Rasnov tries to recover but Eagle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rasnov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
The Eagle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Rasnov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rasnov misses with a jab to the body
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasnov.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov throws a leg kick but Mfer checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rasnov misses with a body shot.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Rasnov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Rasnov throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Rasnov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasnov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mfer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rasnov backs up against the cage.
Rasnov throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer tests Rasnov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Rasnov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Rasnov's head.
Oh Rasnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rasnov doesn't seem phased though.
Rasnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rasnov with a body shot.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Rasnov avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer pushes Rasnov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rasnov rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasnov is breathing heavily.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Mfer. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rasnov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Mfer drops Rasnov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rasnov looks back up at him and smiles so Mfer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.#KD2#
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rasnov sprawling to the canvas! Rasnov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
Phol Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer drops Rasnov with a huge uppercut! Rasnov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mfer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Mfer!

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

#R1#
Christ lands a nice hook to Rasnov's body. Rasnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rasnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasnov walks into a jab.
John Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ cracks Rasnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ lands with a straight right. Rasnov didn't see that one coming.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Nice cross by Christ.
Rasnov slips a jab from Christ.#CL2#
Christ tries to keep at a distance but Rasnov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rasnov manages to break the clinch.
Christ thuds a left hand into Rasnov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rasnov momentarily.
Rasnov closes the distance but Christ moves to the side
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ scores with a nice head shot.
Rasnov takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Christ jabs Rasnov right on the nose. Rasnov blinks but takes it well.
Christ scores with a jab. Rasnov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Rasnov should have avoided that one.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rasnov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Rasnov's head back.
Rasnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
As Christ backs off Rasnov throws a huge counter combo but Christ manages to avoid it all.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Rasnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Christ tries to sprawl but Rasnov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rasnov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rasnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rasnov has time to react.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Rasnov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Rasnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christ is looking to stand back up but Rasnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Christ. #T3#
Christ tries to kick Rasnov off but Rasnov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rasnov is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rasnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rasnov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rasnov looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christ squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rasnov wants to control the pace but Christ is squirming around nicely.
Christ squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Christ dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasnov.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christ throws a series of punches but Rasnov moves out of range.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rasnov doesn't seem bothered though.
Christ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Rasnov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!#SU2#
Rasnov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rasnov walks into a jab.
Christ lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Rasnov dives in and grabs Christ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes down on Rasnov's head and hops out.
Christ getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Rasnov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rasnov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christ sees it coming and defends easily.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Rasnov is controlling him well. #T2#
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasnov can do to turn this around?
Rasnov slows the pace down in half guard.
Christ is trying to stand.
Christ pushes Rasnov off but Rasnov dives into side control.
Christ is pushing Rasnov's head away, looking to escape. Rasnov manages to hold on to the position though.
Rasnov controlling the position. #SU2#
Rasnov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
John Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasnov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Rasnov on that attempt.
John Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selimkhan Rasnov.#T3#
Rasnov walks into a jab.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Christ clobbers Rasnov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rasnov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Rasnov dives in and scores a takedown into Christ's guard.
Rasnov stops Christ from standing up.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Christ wants to stand up but Rasnov is controlling him.
Selimkhan Rasnov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SU2#
Rasnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christ lands a nice looking body shot.
Christ scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ connects with a crisp jab.
Rasnov walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Rasnov's head back.
Christ looks to land a combination. Rasnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Christ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rasnov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christ lands a nice hook to Rasnov's body. Rasnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rasnov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but Rasnov seems unphased.
Christ scores with the left hand. Rasnov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Christ.
Christ stalks Rasnov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rasnov's face. Rasnov staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Rasnov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rasnov showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasnov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rasnov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Christ is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Rasnov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Christ is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Selimkhan Rasnov!

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#
Rasnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouellet fails with the takedown.
Rasnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ouellet takes the fight into the clinch.
Ouellet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rasnov avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ouellet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ouellet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rasnov after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ouellet breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Rasnov fails to land the takedown.
Ouellet closes the distance and clinches up with Rasnov, looking for a takedown. Ouellet pushes Rasnov against the cage but Rasnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephane Ouellet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouellet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouellet is looking to clinch.
Ouellet fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Rasnov moves into the clinch.
Rasnov prevents a body shot from Ouellet. #BC2#
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouellet shoots in and drives through. Rasnov sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Rasnov.
Ouellet tries to clinch but Rasnov moves out of range.
Ouellet wants to clinch.#T2##TD2#
Ouellet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ouellet wants to hit a sweep here but Rasnov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ouellet there!
Rasnov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ouellet wants to hold on but Rasnov pushes him away.#T3#
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ouellet can't escape the position.
Ouellet taking shots to the head.
Ouellet is looking to improve his position but Rasnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Rasnov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SU2#
Rasnov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ouellet pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Rasnov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ouellet, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rasnov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ouellet!
Ouellet wants to get back to his feet but Rasnov is dominant here and he's now got Ouellet's back!
Ouellet is breathing heavily.
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 tries to get the hooks in deep but Ouellet pushed the leg off.
Ouellet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasnov on the ground.
Ouellet tries to roll but Rasnov sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ouellet just trying to survive but Rasnov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Selimkhan Rasnov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ouellet tries to clinch but Rasnov moves out of range.
Rasnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ouellet defends well and Rasnov ends up having to push Ouellet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rasnov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouellet misses with a head kick.
Rasnov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rasnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ouellet sprawls well. He's pushed Rasnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rasnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Rasnov has closed the distance and engaged Ouellet in a clinch. #BC2#
Rasnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouellet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rasnov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouellet blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Rasnov breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ouellet.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ouellet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouellet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Rasnov leaves Ouellet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephane Ouellet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rasnov gets a clinch.
Ouellet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasnov prevents it.
Rasnov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ouellet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasnov fails to pull guard.
Ouellet is trying to force a seperation but Rasnov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Rasnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Rasnov. No joy for Ouellet on that attempt.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ouellet sprawls well. Ouellet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Ouellet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Rasnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ouellet scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rasnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouellet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasnov as he avoids it easily.
Rasnov throws a series of punches but Ouellet avoids them all with ease.
Ouellet throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Rasnov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rasnov.
Ouellet is looking to stand back up but Rasnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ouellet. #REVR#
Ouellet tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rasnov manages to move to mount! #T3#
Rasnov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ouellet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rasnov controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Rasnov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Selimkhan Rasnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Rasnov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ouellet's guard.
Ouellet is looking to stand back up but Rasnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ouellet. #T4##REVR#
Rasnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ouellet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rasnov passes to full mount!
Ouellet gets back to half guard.
Rasnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ouellet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rasnov controlling the pace.
Ouellet trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Selimkhan Rasnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rasnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouellet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ouellet wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouellet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasnov sprawls and moves away.
Rasnov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rasnov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasnov scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Stephane Ouellet has been cut.
Rasnov avoids a kick to the body.
Ouellet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephane Ouellet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasnov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouellet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouellet shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ouellet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephane Ouellet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ouellet slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Ouellet has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Rasnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rasnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ouellet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Ouellet gets to his feet - Rasnov follows without any prompting.
Nice body kick there by Rasnov.#CL2#
Rasnov closes the distance and clinches.
Ouellet is looking to break free of the clinch but Rasnov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Rasnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rasnov clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC2#
Rasnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ouellet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ouellet looking to stall.
Ouellet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ouellet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasnov smiles and moves away.
Rasnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ouellet.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Ouellet is having none of it.
Rasnov goes for a double leg but Ouellet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ouellet continues to drive forward.
Ouellet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasnov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ouellet counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##TD#
Ouellet pulls Rasnov into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ouellet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ouellet being controlled here, momentarily.
Ouellet working a defensive guard but Rasnov passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rasnov there.
Ouellet wants to improve his position but Rasnov is controlling well. #T4##SUB2#
Rasnov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ouellet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasnov lands a nice short elbow.
Stephane Ouellet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selimkhan Rasnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasnov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

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

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!

Selimkhan Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1##TD#
Rasnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Piper is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Piper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasnov throwing shots but Piper is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
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 going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Piper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Piper manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Rasnov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Piper looking for a guillotine here but Rasnov defends easily. #SUB2#
Piper 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.
Piper controls Rasnov momentarily but Rasnov frees himself.
Piper can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasnov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rasnov thows a huge punch but Piper dodges it nicely.
Piper is refusing to be controlled, as Rasnov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rasnov is trying to work for a kimura but Piper is defending well.
Rasnov is pressing down on Piper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piper is holding on for now.
Piper is looking for a sweep. Rasnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Piper looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasnov tries to clinch up.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasnov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Piper back to the cage. Rasnov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Piper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rasnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Piper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Piper is trying to control the position but Rasnov postures up.
Rasnov passes Piper's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Rasnov passes into side control, despite Piper's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Piper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piper being controlled for a moment.
Piper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Selimkhan Rasnov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rasnov fails with the takedown.
Rasnov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPiper.
Rasnov lands with a kick to the temple. Piper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Piper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rasnov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Piper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasnov smiles and moves away.
Rasnov slaps away a takedown attempt from Piper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper fails with the takedown.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.#TD2#
Piper drives through with a takedown into Rasnov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Rasnov is trying to keep Piper in close.
Piper prevents Rasnov from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Rasnov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Rasnov is working an open guard so Piper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Piper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Rasnov drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage. #TD2#
Piper drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Rasnov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piper is proving hard to escape from.
Piper is trying to keep Rasnov in close.
Rasnov throwing strikes but missing.
Piper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasnov is controlling him.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.#T3#
Piper keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Piper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Piper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piper looks for a takedown but Rasnov sprawls well.
Piper misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Piper tries for a takedown but Rasnov circles away easily
enabling Rasnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Piper is breathing heavily.#TD#
Piper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rasnov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rasnov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasnov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Rasnov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Selimkhan Rasnov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Piper slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piper fails with the takedown
enabling Rasnov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piper misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Piper to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rasnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
Piper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasnov walks away with a smile on his face. Piper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piper jumps guard but Rasnov stands there with Piper around his waist. Piper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Piper has clasped his hands together around Rasnov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Rasnov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piper has a takedown stuffed.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper blocks a head kick by Rasnov.
Piper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rasnov is out of range and Piper settles back down.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.
As Rasnov backs off Piper throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Piper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rasnov!
Rasnov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Piper off and has taken his back!
Selimkhan Rasnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Piper wants to control his opponent's hands but Rasnov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Rasnov working for a choke but Piper is defending well.
Piper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Piper turns into Rasnov and is now in his guard.
Rasnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasnov controls Piper momentarily but Piper frees himself. #T4#
Piper wants to control from the top but Rasnov keeps moving.
Rasnov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rasnov working a defensive guard here.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selimkhan Rasnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rasnov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!

Selimkhan Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1#
Richard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richard stuffs the takedown.
Richard shoots for a takedown but Rasnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasnov.#CL#
Richard clinches. #BC#
Richard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
Richard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Rasnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Richard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasnov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasnov is defended easily by Richard.
Maurice Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selimkhan Rasnov.
Richard misses with a combination #CL2#
and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richard. #TD#
Richard drags the fight down to the ground.
Richard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasnov's guard. #REVR#
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Rasnov is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard wants to stand and escape but instead Rasnov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rasnov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard is trying to control the position but Rasnov postures up.
Rasnov throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Rasnov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Richard, up you get! #T3#
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasnov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Rasnov stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Rasnov is trying to get an arm triangle but Richard is defending well.
Richard is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Rasnov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasnov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard tries a low kick but Rasnov avoids it.
Rasnov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richard tries to clinch up
and Richard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasnov has Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Selimkhan Rasnov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard throws a sloppy head kick
and Rasnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Richard tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Rasnov clinches up with Richard and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Richard manages to pull guard.
Richard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rasnov trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rasnov won't allow Richard to sweep him here.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
Richard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasnov is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Rasnov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet but Richard is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Richard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rasnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Rasnov and move into the clinch.#T3#
Richard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rasnov counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Rasnov drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage. #TD#
Rasnov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rasnov to the mat. Rasnov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Rasnov wriggles free and stands up.
Richard misses with a kick to the body.
Rasnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard dodges the punch combination from Rasnov.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Rasnov and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasnov looks to land a body kick but Richard moved away.#CL#
Richard clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Richard wants the takedown. Rasnov is fighting it off but Richard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rasnov's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Rasnov has his foot on Richard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richard works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Rasnov wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from Richard.
Rasnov feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Richard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rasnov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Richard as Rasnov shoots in.#CL2#
Rasnov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Richard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Richard has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Selimkhan Rasnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasnov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rasnov moves into the clinch.
Rasnov jumps guard but Richard stands there with Rasnov around his waist. Rasnov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Richard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richard fails with the takedown.
Rasnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richard's waist but Richard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
Maurice Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selimkhan Rasnov.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasnov scores with a kick to the body.
Rasnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Richard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Richard scoring well with a low kick there.
Richard throws a leg kick that misses.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Richard looking to score a takedown here. Rasnov is defending well but Richard drives through and ends up in Rasnov's guard.

Rasnov wriggles free and stands up.
Richard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Richard moves into the clinch.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richard to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rasnov pulls guard effortlessly.
Richard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Richard trying to control but Rasnov is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rasnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Rasnov is pulling down on Richard's head to control his posture.
Richard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Selimkhan Rasnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richard is looking to stand up but Rasnov won't let him. #SUB2#
Rasnov is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Richard 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##T3#
Richard looking for a sweep. Not yet Richard, not yet.
Richard is working hard here to advance position.
Rasnov trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard is wriggling around but Rasnov manages to pass to half guard.
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rasnov won't allow Richard to get back to his feet.
Rasnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rasnov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasnov trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maurice Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selimkhan Rasnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Rasnov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

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

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!

Selimkhan Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!

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