Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1109 Choke vs. Dodgers III
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Nik lands with a right hand.
Nik throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik lands with a nice body punch.
Nik tries to clinch up
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Korolev. Beautiful body shot.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Nik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nik! But no joy.
Nik moves out of range of the leg kick from Korolev.
Nik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korolev doesn't seem bothered though.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Nik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy left from Korolev finds it's target.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korolev on the side of the head.
Nik slips a straight right by Korolev.
Nik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Nik works Korolev's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Nik looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nik lands with a right hand.
Korolev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Nik thuds a left hand into Korolev's body.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nik.
Korolev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korolev.
Nik throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.#T3#
Nik cracks Korolev with an open hand slap.
Nik checks a leg kick.
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Nik gets a takedown into half guard.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Korolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korolev is trying to maintain the position but Nik is very close to passing his half guard.
Korolev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nik drops an elbow to the side of Korolev's head.
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korolev's head.
Korolev is not content to let Nik control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korolev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nik landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Nik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Nik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Nik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korolev sprawls well initially but Nik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Korolev has one foot on Nik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nik 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.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Nik throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Nik misses with a two punch combination.
Nik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nik scores with a nice head shot.
Korolev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik misses with a body shot.
Korolev digs a good hook to Nik's body.
Korolev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Korolev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nik lands an overhand right.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev is looking to slow Nik down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev tries to work over Nik's front leg with a kick but Nik checks it.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Nik. #T2#
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev throws out a leg kick but Nik moves out of range and Korolev only half commits.
Nik shoots in but no luck this time.
Nik throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Korolev tried to counter with a leg kick but Nik avoided it.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nik is looking to clinch.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Nik checks it.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korolev as he avoids it easily.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.#T3#
Nik with a nice cross.
Nik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nik misses with a hook to the body
and Korolev counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Nik closes the distance and clinches.
Nik has Korolev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korolev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Korolev prevents a body shot from Nik.
Korolev tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nik or not.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Korolev on the inside. #TD2#
Nik has Korolev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korolev tumbling to the mat - Nik dives into Korolev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev trying to control the position here. #T4#
Nik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nik content to stall in guard here.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nik being controlled here momentarily.
Nik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nik slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Nik jumps back.
Korolev walks into a straight right hand from Nik.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Nik.
Korolev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Korolev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
Korolev half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik clobbers Korolev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Nik moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nik.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Korolev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Nik.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Nik gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nik lands with a punch from half guard.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Korolev tries to roll over but Nik keeps him under control.
Nik working over Korolev with some ground and pound. Korolev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nik in particular looking to stall.
Korolev controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korolev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nik trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Nik.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Nik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Korolev has his hands clasped together around Nik's back. He's all about the action.
Korolev is refusing to be controlled, as Nik sits in half guard.
Korolev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nik. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
Korolev walks into a straight right hand from Nik.
Nik swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a nice body shot.
Korolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Nik checks it. #T4#
Nik punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Nik closes the distance and clinches.
Nik blocking some punches.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Nik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nik.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Nik letting Korolev take a breather here.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev lands a nice uppercut.
Nik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Korolev as Nik tries to tie him up.
Nik misses with a punch on the inside.
Korolev working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nik 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1103 Dodgers vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Ginger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ginger misses with an uppercut.
Korolev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Korolev misses the jab.
Korolev backing away here, and Ginger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ginger. That did some damage!
Korolev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good work by Korolev as he checks the leg kick.
Korolev throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ginger is predictable there
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ginger's knee momentarily.
Ginger moves out of range of the body kick.
Ginger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ginger throws out a loose jab but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger checks a low kick from Korolev.
Ginger flicks out a counter leg kick but Korolev steps away.#T1#
Korolev cracks Ginger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ginger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Ginger jumps back.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Ginger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev with a nice calf kick.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ginger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ginger checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Ginger down.
Ginger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ginger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev throws a low kick but Ginger moves out of range easily. #T2#
Korolev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ginger counters with a stiff right hand.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev tries a low kick but Ginger avoids it.
Korolev clobbers Ginger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ginger is able to avoid easily.
Ginger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korolev.
Ginger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ginger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Korolev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korolev cracks a nice hook into Ginger's ribs.
Ginger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ginger blocks the body kick.
Ginger misses with a head kick.
Korolev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ginger. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev misses with a shot to the body
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korolev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ginger is able to avoid easily.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ginger is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
Ginger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korolev.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger.
Ginger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ginger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ginger throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ginger has closed the distance and engaged Korolev in a clinch. #T4#
Korolev works on Ginger's body with a couple of short punches.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Ginger has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Korolev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev throws a low kick but Ginger moves out of range easily.
Ginger moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Ginger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Alexander Korolev's cut is getting worse.
Korolev moves out of range as Ginger throws a body kick.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Ginger takes one to the side of the head.
Ginger slips a jab and a cross from Korolev.
Ginger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ginger scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Ginger tries to counter with a clinch but Korolev shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
A low kick from Korolev misses #CL2#
and Ginger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korolev can pounce on him.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Ginger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Ginger counters with a nice uppercut.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Ginger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginger is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ginger on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korolev 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 Ginger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ginger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ginger! But no joy.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ginger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korolev - the referee stops the clock and Ginger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korolev. Ginger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Korolev throws a body punch but Ginger moves out of range.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Ginger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Korolev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ginger is out of range.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Ginger's legs. #T3#
Ginger works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Alexander Korolev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Ginger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Ginger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ginger swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ginger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Korolev throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ginger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Ginger clinches.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev lands with a right to the head.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ginger prevents Korolev from breaking the clinch.
Korolev lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ginger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ginger digs a right hand into Korolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korolev's gas tank.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev working hard to break the clinch.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ginger is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Korolev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ginger walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Ginger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ginger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev throws a low kick but Ginger moves out of range easily.
Ginger feints a counter leg kick.
Ginger avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Ginger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger throws out a loose jab but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
Ginger is looking to clinch. #T1#
Korolev throws a low kick but Ginger avoids it.
Ginger throws a hook to the side of Korolev's head but Korolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginger swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
Ginger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korolev 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.
Korolev misses the body punch
and Ginger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ginger connects with a looping right hand.
Ginger throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev moves out of range as Ginger throws a body kick.
Haitian Ginger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Korolev throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Ginger moves into the clinch.
Ginger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ginger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger tries a body shot but Korolev blocks it.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginger can do to turn this around?
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Ginger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ginger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korolev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ginger can turn it around.
Ginger is trying to maintain a safe position but Korolev gets an underhook and turns Ginger into the cage.#BC2#
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ginger misses with a hook.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginger.
Ginger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Ginger is predictable there
and Korolev counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Korolev lands a nice hook to Ginger's body. Ginger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ginger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korolev. Korolev obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Ginger blocks the leg kick.
Ginger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korolev throws out a leg kick but Ginger moves out of range and Korolev only half commits.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ginger counter with a right hand.
Ginger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ginger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korolev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ginger scrambles back to his feet.
Ginger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Ginger clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ginger controls his hands.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ginger taking a breather.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ginger manages to break the clinch.
Ginger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
Korolev scores with a nice strike.
Korolev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev lands with a nice body punch.
Korolev fakes the leg kick and cracks Ginger in the body.

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

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

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

Event: SYN 1098 Panic vs Larsen
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Korolev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev tries to land a leg kick but Kamara saw it coming and moves away.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kamara lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Kamara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Korolev! Kamara lets Korolev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Korolev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a big left hand that crumples Korolev! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
Our winner, Tagnarach Kamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1092 Cruz vs Hohenthal
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Korolev scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Noeigati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick which misses Noeigati's front leg but catches the back leg as Noeigati tries to avoid it.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev tries a low kick but Noeigati avoids it.
Korolev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Noeigati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noeigati lands an overhand right.#T1#
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Noeigati should have avoided that one.
Noeigati moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Noeigati.
Korolev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noeigati checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noeigati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noeigati throws out the jab.
Korolev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Noeigati closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Korolev.
Noeigati lands with a right to the head.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korolev tries to work over Noeigati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
Noeigati scores with a shoulder strike.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Korolev stalling the fight.
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noeigati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noeigati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korolev blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Korolev stalls.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Noeigati lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Noeigati seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korolev can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Korolev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noeigati. #BC#
Noeigati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev looks to land a combination but Noeigati avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Noeigati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Noeigati down.
A nice leg kick from Korolev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noeigati keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noeigati.
Korolev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev throws a front kick aimed at Noeigati's knee but Noeigati avoids it well.
Noeigati tried to counter with a leg kick but Korolev avoided it.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Korolev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noeigati's sensitive parts.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
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 Benjamin Noeigati will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Korolev misses with a low kick.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Korolev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Korolev is looking to score with low kicks.
Noeigati feints and then cracks Korolev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korolev down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noeigati checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Noeigati counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noeigati gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korolev.#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noeigati throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev. #T1#
Korolev throws a leg kick but Noeigati checks it.
Noeigati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noeigati connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev lands with a big left! Noeigati is wobbled badly! Korolev comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Noeigati to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1089 McCarthy vs Kamara VI
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Covington wants to clinch.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Covington checks it #TD#
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Covington content to control rather than advance.
Covington throwing shots but Korolev is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korolev keeps working. #SUB2#
Korolev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Covington is looking to pass Korolev's guard but actually Korolev recovers to full guard.
Covington trying to control but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Covington 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.
Covington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Korolev looking for a guillotine here but Covington defends easily.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Korolev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Covington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Covington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Covington throws a combination. Korolev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Covington avoids nicely.
Covington digs a good body shot into Korolev's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Covington down. #CL#
Covington moves into the clinch successfully.
Covington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
A short right from Korolev.
Covington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korolev. #T3#
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington stalls. #BC#
Covington breaks the clinch.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington tries to clinch but Korolev is having none of it.
Covington blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington feinted with a counter takedown.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Covington blocks the low kick.
Covington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Korolev thumps Covington with a low kick.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Covington moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Covington moved out of range nicely.
Korolev clobbers Covington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick from Korolev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Covington is just out of range.
Covington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Covington down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Covington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korolev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Covington in his tracks.
Covington wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Covington 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.
Korolev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Covington saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev. #TD#
Korolev gets caught napping as Covington dives in and scores a takedown. Korolev manages to retain guard.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korolev is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korolev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Covington is controlling him.
Covington 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. #T1#
Korolev is trying to keep Covington in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Korolev holds on and takes a little breather.
Korolev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Covington controls the pace.
Covington wants to control from the top but Korolev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korolev clobbers Covington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Korolev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Covington's sensitive parts. #T2#
A big left from Korolev misses.
Covington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Covington moved away.
Korolev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Covington ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
A counter left hand to the body from Covington misses its target.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korolev pinned against the cage. Korolev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range. #T3#
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Covington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Covington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Korolev is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Korolev is trying to get back to half guard.
Covington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Covington tries to advance position but instead Korolev slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington trying to pass the guard but Korolev defending well. #T4#
Covington working Korolev over with strikes.
Korolev is looking to control Covington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Korolev avoid being mounted?
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Covington moves nicely into side control.
Covington grinds an elbow into Korolev's temple.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Korolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Covington wants to control for a moment but Korolev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Covington avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev dodges the punch combination from Covington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
No luck for Covington with that takedown attempt.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Covington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev throws a hook but Covington blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev fails to land with a series of punches.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but Korolev is quick to defend against it.
Covington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Covington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Korolev takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Covington checks the leg kick.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Covington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Covington slips under a jab from Korolev.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking. #CL#
Covington clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
Covington blocks an uppercut.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Covington looking for a takedown.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Everett Covington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Covington has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Covington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev scores with a shoulder strike.
Korolev prevents a body shot from Covington.
Korolev blocks an elbow strike from Covington.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Covington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korolev's brow.
Covington digs a right hand into Korolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korolev's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington tries to circle away but Korolev has him pinned against the cage.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Covington.
Korolev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Korolev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Covington tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Covington back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Korolev.
Korolev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Covington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Covington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korolev momentarily.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Covington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Covington. That did some damage!
Korolev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Covington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korolev throws a leg kick #TD#
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown. Korolev fights it but they end up in guard.
Korolev seems keen to control Covington's posture.#T4#
Korolev keeping full guard, as Covington tries to pass.
Korolev trying to control the position.
Korolev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Korolev.
I've got Korolev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Everett Covington stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw crap!'.

Event: SYN 1083 Danger vs Krylov
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Marek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Marek misses with a leg kick.
Korolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
Marek blocks a head kick by Korolev.
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korolev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marek checks a leg kick.
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mareks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with an inside leg kick.
Korolev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marek doesn't seem bothered though.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek moves out of range of the body kick from Korolev.
Marek with a nice cross.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Korolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Marek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korolev tries to work over Marek's front leg with a kick but Marek checks it.
Korolev thumps Marek with a low kick.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marek takes one to the chin there.
Marek lands a nice hook to Korolev's body. Korolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marek.
Marek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek blocks a low kick nicely.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korolev 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 Marek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marek thows a leg kick but Korolev checks it
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Marek lands a right hook to the body.
Korolev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Marek takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Marek lands with a cross. #T3#
Marek punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Marek checks it.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Korolev tenderised Marek's leg. Marek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korolev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marek is looking to wear down Korolev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Marek misses.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev lunges at Marek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marek's hand. #T4#
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Marek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Korolev tried to score with a low kick but Marek checks it.
Marek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek throws a leg kick which misses Korolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Korolev tries to avoid it.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek cracks Korolev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marek stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marek throws a low kick but Korolev moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek is looking to chop away at Korolev's legs.
Korolev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marek avoids the head kick by Korolev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Korolev throws a head kick but Marek moves out of range.
Marek jabs Korolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a series of strikes. Korolev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev tries a low kick but Marek avoids it.
Marek throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korolev can do to turn this around?
Marek staying out of range there.
Marek moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek thuds his right hand into Korolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Korolev walks into a left hand.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.#T1#
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Marek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marek defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Marek jabs at Korolev's body.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marek is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
Marek half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Korolev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marek has got the better of the exchanges.
Marek checks a low kick from Korolev.
Korolev works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Marek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Marek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korolev's knee momentarily.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev lands a glancing blow to the side of Marek's head.
Korolev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev wants to land a leg kick but Marek is out of range. #T2#
Marek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid body kick from Marek.
Marek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marek, as that shot connected.
Korolev misses with a body punch
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek checks a leg kick nicely.
Marek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marek circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
Korolev throws a low kick but Marek moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Korolev swings for the body but Marek moves out of range. #T3#
Marek misses with a body shot.
Marek feints a jab promting Korolev to slip. Marek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Korolev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Marek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Korolev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Marek checks it
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Korolev tries to land a leg kick but Marek saw it coming and moves away.
Korolev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marek was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
It looked like Marek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Korolev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Korolev's head but Korolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range. #T4#
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Marek throws a series of punches but Korolev avoids them all with ease.
Marek lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Kamil Marek is winning the standup battle so far.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Marek avoids the head kick by Korolev.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Marek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marek throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marek finds it's way through Korolev's defenses.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Korolev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Marek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korolev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Korolev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korolev under the eye.
A good leg kick by Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Marek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korolev throws a low kick, looking for Marek's leg but Marek calmly moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev throws a front kick aimed at Marek's knee but Marek avoids it well.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev tries to work over Marek's front leg with a kick but Marek checks it.
Marek with a hook.
Korolev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marek scores with a jab to the head.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Marek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marek connects with a jab.#T2#
Korolev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Marek is looking to counter punch.
Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korolev.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marek checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Marek lands with a right hand.
Marek scores with a hook.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
A nice leg kick from Marek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Marek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Marek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korolev doesn't seem bothered though.
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Marek. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Marek cracks Korolev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marek lands a nice hook to Korolev's body. Korolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Korolev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marek is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Korolev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Marek.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Marek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marek 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Marek!
A relieved looking Kamil Marek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1073 Prometheus vs Puno
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Egyptian stalks Korolev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korolev's face. Korolev staggers backwards, shaken.
Korolev throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Korolev saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
Egyptian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Egyptian controlling the action here for a moment.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
The referee calls for Korolev to work.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Korolev tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian is struggling to control the position.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Korolev's ribcage.
Korolev takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Egyptian is looking to break free of the clinch but Korolev has double underhooks.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Korolev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev misses with a body shot. #T2#
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a nice head kick!
Egyptian is looking to slow Korolev down with leg kicks.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egyptian.
Korolev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egyptian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Korolev is looking to wear down Egyptian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Egyptian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Korolev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws a series of strikes that have Korolev backpedaling.
Egyptian checks the leg kick.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Korolev is able to avoid easily.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Korolev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian. #T4#
Korolev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian throws a lazy head kick
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Korolev misses.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Korolev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korolev needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korolev. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korolev. That did some damage!
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korolev lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Egyptian with a hook.#CL2#
Egyptian clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Korolev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev. #BC2#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Korolev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Egyptian counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
A combination from Korolev does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian controlling the action here for a moment.
Korolev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korolev blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Korolev is keeping busy.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev scores with a shot to the side of Egyptian's head.
Korolev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian working hard to break the clinch.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Korolev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Korolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Egyptian has Korolev pushed against the cage.#BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Korolev pushes him off.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Korolev misses.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Korolev misses
and Egyptian counters with a left and a right that stings Korolev.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.#T3#
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Korolev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Korolev.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Korolev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Korolev.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Korolev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Korolev checks it
and Korolev counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian is looking to slow Korolev down with leg kicks. #T4#
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1-2. Korolev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Egyptian off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Egyptian sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Korolev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Donk. Egyptian catches Korolev right on the button with a cross.
Korolev checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian scores with a body shot.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Korolev is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korolev keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Korolev is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Korolev avoids the head kick by Egyptian. #T1#
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Korolev checks a leg kick.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian 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.
Horus Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Korolev blocks the leg kick.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian is looking to slow Korolev down with leg kicks.
Korolev throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range. #T2#
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Korolev is avoiding it.
Korolev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian lands a high kick!
Egyptian tries to bum rush Korolev with a series of wild strikes but Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Korolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Korolev tries to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Korolev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Egyptian counters with a stiff right hand.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Korolev's defenses. #T3#
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian thumps Korolev with a low kick.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Korolev lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian thumps Korolev with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Korolev is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
A bone on bone clash there as Korolev blocks the leg kick.
Korolev scores with a jab.
Korolev misses with a kick to the body.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Egyptian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Korolev 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.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
Korolev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Egyptian if he has to take too many more of those.
Korolev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Egyptian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian scores with the left hand. Korolev knows he should have avoided that one.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Korolev cracks Egyptian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korolev. Korolev obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Egyptian does it's job there.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Korolev avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Korolev.
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egyptian 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Rauta throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Rauta.
Rauta jabs at Korolev's body.
Rauta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta tries to clinch but Korolev moves away
and Korolev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Rauta connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev avoids the head kick by Rauta.
Rauta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korolev. Korolev obviously looking to wear him down.
Korolev lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
Korolev lands with a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Korolev misses with a leg kick
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev lands a nice looking body shot.
Korolev scores with a jab.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rauta moves out of range of the body kick.
Rauta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Korolev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rauta wants to land a leg kick but Korolev is out of range.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Rauta down.
Rauta darts in trying to clinch
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##CL#
Korolev gets tackled into the cage by Rauta. Rauta maintains the clinch.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korolev avoiding damage as Rauta throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev. #BC2#
Korolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rauta misses with a series of wild punches.
Rauta blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Rauta rushes Korolev and presses him up against the cage.
Korolev lands a left hand.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Rauta.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautas head. #T3#
Korolev misses with some punches.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Korolev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Nyrkki Rauta's cut is getting worse.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Rauta is trying to stall.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Korolev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta tries a body shot but Korolev blocks it.
Korolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Korolev digs a right hand into Rauta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rauta's gas tank.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev is struggling to control the position.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rauta cracks Korolev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rauta checks a leg kick.
Korolev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Rauta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korolev on the side of the head.
Rauta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rauta backing away here, and Korolev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rauta scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Korolev there.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Rauta misses.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Rauta throws a hook but Korolev blocks it.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rauta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Rauta misses.
Korolev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rauta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korolev.
Rauta 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.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
It looks like Rauta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rauta sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev looks to land a combination but Rauta avoids it well.
Korolev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Nyrkki Rauta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rauta. #T2#
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Rauta moved out of range.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
Korolev misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Korolev is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Rauta controlling the action here for a moment.
Rauta takes a shot to the head.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Rauta stalling.
Rauta wants to stall.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Korolev lands with a left to the head.
Rauta pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korolev.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Alexander Korolev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Korolev lands a right hand.
Korolev digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Korolev.
Korolev lands a left hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Nyrkki Rauta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Rauta.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Korolev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rauta looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Korolev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nyrkki Rauta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Korolev. Beautiful body shot.
Rauta wants to clinch up but Korolev keeps it at a distance.
Korolev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rauta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rauta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korolev just manages to avoid it.
Korolev scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Korolev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rauta doesn't seem phased though.
Rauta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korolev lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rauta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korolev misses with a body punch
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korolev to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Rauta moves out of range as Korolev throws a body kick.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Rauta off balance momentarily.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rauta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Rauta is looking to clinch but Korolev is avoiding it.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Rauta gets a clinch.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta. #T2#
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Rauta's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev blocking some punches.
Korolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards. #BC2#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
Korolev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nyrkki Rauta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Korolev!
A victorious Alexander Korolev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Korolev misses.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
We've been told by Egyptian's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Egyptian defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Egyptian is able to avoid easily.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev checks a leg kick.
Korolev slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Korolev defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Korolev's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Korolev misses.
Donk. Korolev catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian lands a high kick! #T1#
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Korolev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Korolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Korolev connects with a crisp jab.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.#CL#
Egyptian has Korolev up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Korolev blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Korolev.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korolev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Egyptian gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
A short right from Korolev on the inside. #T3#
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Egyptian gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
Korolev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Korolev.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Korolev is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korolev blocks it with crossed arms.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Korolev as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Korolev managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian. #T4#
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Egyptian holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korolev.
Korolev throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Egyptian misses
and Korolev counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korolev lunges at Egyptian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egyptian's hand.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
Egyptian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Korolev lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian misses the jab.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Korolev 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.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Korolev lands a jab to the head.
Egyptian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev throws a leg kick which misses Egyptian's front leg but catches the back leg as Egyptian tries to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korolev's sensitive parts.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.#T2#
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Korolev with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
A short left from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Korolev. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Korolev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Korolev's knee but Korolev avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Korolev unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Korolev checks the leg kick.
Korolev feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away. #T3#
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Korolev avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian trying to stall but Korolev improves his position.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Korolev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Egyptian wants to get back to striking at distance but Korolev won't allow it.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Korolev avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body. #T4#
Egyptian letting Korolev take a breather here.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Korolev's head.
Egyptian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egyptian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
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!
Korolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Korolev slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Korolev up against the cage.
Egyptian wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Korolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korolev throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses
and Korolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korolev on the side of the head.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Korolev backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Egyptian lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Korolev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
A jab from Korolev misses. #T3#
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Korolev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev moved away.
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Korolev scores with a decent looking hook.
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Egyptians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Egyptian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Horus Egyptian has been cut.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Korolev moved out of range nicely.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev tries a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian is wise to it.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Korolev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Korolev moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Korolev jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Korolev!
A very excited looking Alexander Korolev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jacckson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korolev's guard.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korolev wants to control but Jacckson passes easily into half guard.
Korolev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacckson is pressing down on Korolev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Korolev is holding on for now.
Jacckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Jacckson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korolev's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacckson throwing shots but Korolev is blocking nicely.
Jacckson throwing shots but Korolev is blocking nicely. #T1#
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Jacckson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Korolev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacckson. #SUB2#
Jacckson wants to work for an arm triangle but Korolev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacckson stalling away here and it's allowed Korolev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Korolev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jacckson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
Jacckson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacckson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Korolev is trying to control the position but Jacckson postures up.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacckson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard.
Jacckson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacckson is working Korolev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Korolev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Korolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jacckson lands with a good body shot.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacckson.
Jacckson lands a right hook to the body.
Jacckson throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Jacckson off balance momentarily.
Korolev is looking to slow Jacckson down with leg kicks.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Jacckson off balance momentarily.
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Jacckson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jacckson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Jacckson lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacckson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacckson checks a low kick from Korolev.
Jacckson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacckson dives in and grabs Korolev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korolev pushes down on Jacckson's head and hops out.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacckson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacckson just misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacckson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jacckson shoots in and drives through. Korolev sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacckson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Jacckson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacckson takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
Jacckson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korolev defends well and Jacckson ends up having to push Korolev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Korolev.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Jacckson misses with a body shot.
Jacckson wants to clinch.
Korolev works Jacckson's body with a nice hook.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Jacckson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Jacckson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacckson misses with a hook
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev throws a low kick but Jacckson avoids it.#CL2#
Jacckson drives through and clinches with Korolev against the cage.
Jacckson is trying to drag Korolev to the mat but Korolev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Jacckson is trying to pull guard but Korolev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Jacckson misses with a punch to the body.
Jacckson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Nice body punch from Jacckson.
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Korolev prevents a body shot from Jacckson.
Jacckson scores with a shot to the side of Korolev's head. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev tried to score with a low kick but Jacckson checks it.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
A combination from Jacckson does no damage.
A combination from Jacckson does no damage.
Korolev staying out of range there.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacckson checks it well. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev struggling a bit here.
Korolev taking a bit of punishment here - Jacckson scoring with strikes.
Korolev is not content to let Jacckson control the position. #SUB2#
Jacckson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korolev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korolev thumps Jacckson with a low kick.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korolev throws a body punch but Jacckson moves out of range.
Jacckson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev thumps Jacckson with a low kick.
Jab from Korolev.
Jacckson throws a lazy head kick
and Korolev counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacckson.#CL2#
Jacckson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacckson wants to take the fight to the mat but Korolev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korolev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korolev lands a right hand.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Jacckson controls the action.
Jacckson lands a body shot.
Korolev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacckson.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
Jacckson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacckson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korolev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jacckson can turn it around.#T2#
Jacckson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korolev to keep the fight standing.
Korolev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Jacckson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacckson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korolev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev lands with a left to the head.
Jacckson tries to pull guard but Korolev holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacckson drops back down to his feet.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.#TD2#
Jacckson has Korolev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jacckson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korolev tumbling to the mat - Jacckson dives into Korolev's guard.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korolev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson. #T3#
Korolev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Korolev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacckson advances position into side control!
Korolev can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacckson trying to control the position but Korolev is working away. #SUB2#
Jacckson is trying to get an arm triangle but Korolev is defending well.
Korolev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jacckson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korolev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacckson throws a strike aimed at the side of Korolev's head but Korolev avoids it well.
Check out the look on Jacckson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jacckson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Korolev tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Korolev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Sky lands a body shot.
Sky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Korolev.
Sky lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Sky misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Korolev!
Korolev throws a leg kick but Sky moved away.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Sky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Korolev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Sky cracks Korolev with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
Sky throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
Korolev works the jab nicely.
Korolev scores with a nice head shot.
Sky scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Sky scores with a hook.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Sky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sky! But no joy.
Journey Sky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Sky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Sky checks a leg kick.
Sky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korolev has time to react.
Sky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korolev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sky to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Sky as he connects with a hook.
Sky lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Decent striking displayed by Sky there.
Sky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korolev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Korolev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Sky misses.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sky misses with a looping right.
Korolev slips under a jab from Sky.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev jabs at Sky's body.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korolev thuds his right hand into Sky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sky misses with a looping right.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev slips under a jab from Sky.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sky loads up on a big right hand but Korolev slips the punch.#T3#
Sky punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Korolev throws a hook but Sky avoids it easily.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sky's head.
Sky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Sky cracks Korolev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Korolev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sky finish him? #ROC2#Korolev is rocked!#CUT2#Alexander Korolev's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sky at a distance.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sky! Korolev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Journey Sky!
A relieved looking Journey Sky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Babcock stalks Korolev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korolev's face. Korolev staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.#CL#
Babcock takes the fight into the clinch.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock controlling the action here for a moment.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev trying to stall but Babcock improves his position.
Babcock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Korolev throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Babcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Korolev keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock landing with the ground and pound.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korolev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Babcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Babcock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Korolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Korolev is keeping the position.
Korolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korolev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korolev controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
Babcock 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.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Babcock postures up in Korolev's guard and throws a big left but Korolev blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Korolev holds on and takes a little breather.
Babcock is in close to Korolev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Korolev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korolev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock.
Babcock stands and throws Korolev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Korolev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Babcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korolev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Korolev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Babcock trying to control the action but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Korolev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Babcock!
After winning the bout, Jim Babcock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Korolev 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. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev scores with a shot to the body.
Novak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Novak tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korolev lands a body shot.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Novak looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Korolev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Novak misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Korolev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak throws a big counter combination but Korolev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
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!
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Novak should have avoided that one.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws a nice head kick!
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev fails to land with a series of punches.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev keeps Novak at a distance using the push kick.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Novak off balance momentarily.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Novak counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Korolev.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Korolev presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4##BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Novak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Novak misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Korolev pushes him off.
Novak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Novak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Novak's head.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novak 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.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Korolev duly obliges. #ROC2#Novak is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
Oh Novak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Korolev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jeez, Ante Novak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novak seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korolev is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Korolev scores with a kick to the body.
Novak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Novak down.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Novak down. #T2#
Novak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korolev at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Korolev.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Novak looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev lands with a nice body punch.
Novak misses with a hook.
Korolev feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ante Novak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Maitonaama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maitonaama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body. Maitonaama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Maitonaama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev lands with a right to the head.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maitonaama lands an uppercut.
Korolev pushes Maitonaama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Korolev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maitonaama or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maitonaama.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev digs a right hand into Maitonaama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maitonaama's gas tank.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Maitonaama working aggressively here. #T1#
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev gets through Maitonaama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maitonaama.
Maitonaama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maitonaama has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maitonaama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korolev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama misses with some punches. #T2#
A short left from Korolev.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Maitonaama lands a nice uppercut.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev pushes Maitonaama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korolev lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev scores with a shoulder strike.
Korolev blocking some punches.
A short right from Korolev on the inside.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Korolev.
Korolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Korolev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Korolev works on Maitonaama's body with a couple of short punches.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korolev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maitonaama doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Maitonaama pushes Korolev up against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Maitonaama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maitonaama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maitonaama controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maitonaama.
Korolev pushes Maitonaama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maitonaama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Korolev. Beautiful body shot.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maitonaama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Maitonaama clinches with his opponent.
Korolev misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Korolev.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
Korolev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Korolev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Maitonaama is breathing heavily.
Korolev tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
I was talking to Korolev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Korolev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maitonaama.
Alexander Korolev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike.
Korolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Maitonaama working aggressively here. #BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev thumps Maitonaama with a low kick.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD#
Korolev lands a left and a right that send Maitonaama crashing to the mat, dazed. Korolev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Maitonaama is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Maitonaama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maitonaama is still on wobbly legs! Can Korolev finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Maitonaama seems to have recovered his senses.
Korolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Korolev just leaning against Maitonaama, taking a breather.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maitonaama controls his hands. #T2#
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maitonaama's elbow.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Korolev.
Korolev tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
A short left from Korolev.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Korolev.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Korolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
A shot in the inside from Korolev.
Korolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maitonaama.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Maitonaama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maitonaama controls his hands.
Maitonaama lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Korolev.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Maitonaama.
Korolev working aggressively here. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maitonaama's elbow.
Korolev lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Maitonaama has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
A right handed body shot lands from Korolev.
Korolev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Korolev scores with a shoulder strike.
Korolev lands a left hand.
Maitonaama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Maitonaama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Korolev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev cracks Maitonaama with a good jab.
Good shot there by Korolev.#CL2#
Maitonaama closes the distance and clinches.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Korolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maitonaama can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Maitonaama.
Korolev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with some punches.
Maitonaama lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev stalling the fight. #T1#
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Korolev.
Korolev lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Korolev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maitonaama.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Maitonaama controls the action.
Maitonaama swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korolev.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Korolev pushes Maitonaama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maitonaama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Korolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maitonaamas head.
A short body shot lands from Korolev as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Korolev as the two fighters clinch.
Korolev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aslak Maitonaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Korolev.
A head punch on the inside from Maitonaama fails to land.
Korolev pushes Maitonaama against the cage. Korolev is working some dirty boxing. Korolev pushes off with a quick right hook! Maitonaama goes down! Maitonaama tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Korolev moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Korolev!
A victorious Alexander Korolev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
Korolev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Noeigati.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noeigati connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korolev. Korolev obviously looking to wear him down.
Korolev thumps Noeigati with a low kick.
Korolev connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev walks into a stiff left hand from Noeigati.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev tries to work over Noeigati's front leg with a kick but Noeigati checks it.
Korolev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Noeigati has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korolev.
Noeigati tries to work over Korolev's front leg with a kick but Korolev checks it.
Korolev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
Noeigati thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Noeigati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noeigati if he has to take too many more of those.
Noeigati throws a chopping leg kick but Korolev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noeigati takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati. #T3#
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noeigati. That did some damage!
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Korolev staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noeigati misses with a double jab.
Noeigati takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noeigati takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Korolev thuds a left hand into Noeigati's body.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korolev feints and then cracks Noeigati's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noeigati down.
Noeigati sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Noeigati checks it
and Noeigati counters with a leg kick.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noeigati throws out the jab.
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
Korolev misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noeigati.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Korolev tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Korolev throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Noeigati works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noeigati takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
Noeigati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noeigati.
As Korolev backs away, Noeigati returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korolev.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Noeigati avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korolev thumps Noeigati with a low kick.
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev scores with a nice body kick.
Noeigati scores with a shot to the body.
Noeigati lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korolev takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Noeigati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
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!
Noeigati takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Korolev tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Noeigati might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Noeigati.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev. #T3#
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korolev scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Korolev.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Korolev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Noeigati manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Noeigati takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati staying out of range there.
Noeigati moves out of range of the body kick.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Noeigati will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Noeigati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Some wild striking there from Noeigati.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Noeigati should have avoided that one.
Korolev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Korolev backs away, Noeigati returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Korolev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Korolev is looking to land body kicks.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Noeigati has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Korolev stuns Noeigati with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Noeigati's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Noeigati half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Korolev misses the body punch
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noeigati.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev with a nice calf kick.
Noeigati throws an off balance right hand
enabling Korolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noeigati misses with a shot to the body
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Noeigati takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Nice shot by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev tries to work over Noeigati's front leg with a kick but Noeigati checks it.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Noeigati tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noeigati.
Korolev tries a low kick but Noeigati avoids it.
Noeigati tries to counter by clinching up but Korolev breaks away and moves out of range.
Korolev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noeigati lands with a kick to the temple. Korolev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.#KD#
Noeigati cracks Korolev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Korolev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Noeigati finish him? #ROC#Korolev is rocked!
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Noeigati engages and cracks Korolev with a massive lead left hook - Korolev tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Noeigati is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
An out of breath Benjamin Noeigati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A head kick from Corleone Jr. lands but Korolev takes it in his stride.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Dogs Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Corleone Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Corleone Jr..
Korolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korolev lands a slapping body shot.
Corleone Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Corleone Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Corleone Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Corleone Jr. on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korolev lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut.
Corleone Jr. scores with a body shot.
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!
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corleone Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone Jr. momentarily.
Corleone Jr. misses with a body punch
and Korolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corleone Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Corleone Jr. moved out of range.
Corleone Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corleone Jr..
Korolev tests Corleone Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Korolev lands an overhand right.#ROC#Corleone Jr. is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut even more.
Corleone Jr. misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korolev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Skolz throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Korolev.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Korolev slips a jab from Skolz.
Skolz throws a chopping leg kick but Korolev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skolz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz feints and then cracks Korolev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korolev down. #T1#
Skolz misses with a body kick.
Korolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Skolz.
Skolz fails to land with a series of punches.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz takes one on the button.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a kick to the body.
Skolz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skolz misses the shot to the body.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz cracks a nice hook into Korolev's ribs.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Korolev throws a hook but Skolz blocks it.
Skolz lands a jab to the nose.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skolz looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Korolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skolz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Korolev blocks a head kick by Skolz.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skolz.
Skolz checks the leg kick.
Skolz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Skolz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev throws the left hand but Skolz avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skolz connects with a jab.
Skolz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skolz misses with a kick to the body
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Korolev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Skolz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Skolz throws a series of punches but Korolev moves out of range.
Skolz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz avoids a kick to the body.
Skolz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skolz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Korolev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Skolz really felt that one!
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Skolz misses with a lunging right hand
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skolz misses the jab.
A lazy left from Skolz finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skolz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korolev - the referee stops the clock and Skolz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korolev. Skolz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skolz swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Korolev slips a straight right by Skolz.
Korolev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Korolev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz just misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev dodges the punch combination from Skolz.
A shot to the liver by Skolz. Beautiful body shot.#T1##KD#
Korolev cracks Skolz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skolz to stand back up!#ROC#Skolz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gerrad Skolz has been cut.
Korolev 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.
Korolev feints and then cracks Skolz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skolz down.
Skolz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Korolev eats them both and turns towards Skolz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skolz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev tries to land a front kick but Skolz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Skolz.
Skolz keeps Korolev at a distance using the push kick.
Korolev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Skolz takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Skolz moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Skolz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Skolz misses with a straight right.
Korolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skolz misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Korolev counters with a nice right hand that sends Skolz toppling to the canvas! Skolz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Korolev finish him?!
Skolz is still on wobbly legs! Can Korolev finish him?
Skolz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev fakes the body blow, causing Skolz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Skolz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
A relieved looking Alexander Korolev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Korolev tries a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Colamarino checks a leg kick.
Colamarino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Colamarino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Colamarino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Colamarino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Colamarino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Colamarino.
Korolev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Colamarino counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a leg kick which misses Colamarino's front leg but catches the back leg as Colamarino tries to avoid it.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Korolev.
Colamarino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Korolev will feel that in the morning.
Colamarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Korolev walks into a left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colamarino - that will leave a mark!
Colamarino lands a jab to the head.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a good low kick that Korolev was not able to check.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Korolev.
Colamarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Colamarino moved away.
Colamarino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korolev doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colamarino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korolev under the eye.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Colamarino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korolev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Korolev lands a head shot.
Colamarino checks a leg kick.
Colamarino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Korolev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korolev misses with a hook.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
That kick from Colamarino tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Colamarino lands with a nice body punch.
Colamarino misses with a body kick.
Colamarino lands with a shot to the body.
Korolev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev lands a head shot.
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korolev.
Korolev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Korolev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Colamarino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Colamarino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Colamarino lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Korolev.
A low kick lands for Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Korolev's head.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino lands a lovely overhand right.
Korolev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colamarino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colamarino jabs at Korolev's body.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Colamarino connects with a body shot that sends Korolev's belly button to the back.
Korolev moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colamarino is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colamarino! But no joy.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a leg kick.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Nice shot by Colamarino.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Colamarino's legs.
Colamarino connects with a single shot there.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korolev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colamarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Colamarino blocks a head kick by Korolev.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Korolev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korolev down.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colamarino's head.
Colamarino takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
Korolev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Colamarino's legs.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Nice body kick there by Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev tried to counter with a leg kick but Colamarino avoided it.
Colamarino blocks the body kick.
Korolev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colamarino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Colamarino counters with a leg kick.
Korolev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Colamarino checks it
and Colamarino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colamarino lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colamarino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korolev.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Colamarino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colamarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colamarino.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Korolev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Colamarino ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Colamarino connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colamarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Colamarino.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Colamarino lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korolev tries a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Korolev throws a front kick aimed at Colamarino's knee but Colamarino avoids it well.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Colamarino in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Colamarino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Colamarino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Colamarino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korolev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korolev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colamarino. That did some damage!
Colamarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Colamarino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korolev 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 Colamarino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Colamarino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Korolev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Korolev motions for Colamarino to come forward. Korolev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colamarino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korolev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Colamarino saw that one coming.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Korolev blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Korolev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Korolev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colamarino works the jab nicely.
Korolev throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colamarino checks a low kick from Korolev.#T4#
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Colamarino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Colamarino.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Colamarino checks it.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colamarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colamarino can pounce on him.
Colamarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick lands for Colamarino.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Colamarino checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Korolev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Colamarino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a body kick.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Colamarino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Colamarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Colamarino's head.
Colamarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Colamarino tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colamarino scores with a body shot.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korolev tried to score with a low kick but Colamarino checks it.
Colamarino jabs Korolev right on the nose. Korolev blinks but takes it well.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Colamarino moved away.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Colamarino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Colamarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Colamarino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colamarino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korolev.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Colamarino finds it's way through Korolev's defenses.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Colamarino's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Colamarino!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Colamarino checks it
and Colamarino counters with a good, hard body kick but Korolev shrugs it off.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Colamarino moved away.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colamarino.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korolev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colamarino throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korolev has time to react.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colamarino scores with a nice head shot.
Colamarino sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Korolev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Colamarino blocks the leg kick.
Colamarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colamarino checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Colamarino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colamarino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
Colamarino throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Colamarino blocks the low kick.
Korolev misses with a jab to the body
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Korolev.
Colamarino thinks about the counter body kick.
Korolev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Colamarino defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses.
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korolev. That did some damage!
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Korolev. Colamarino shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Colamarino lands.
Korolev throws a sloppy head kick and Colamarino moves out of range easily. #T4#
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colamarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colamarino connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colamarino.
Korolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Colamarino.
Colamarino with a jab.
Korolev scores with a hook.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with an inside leg kick.
Colamarino scores with a hook.
Colamarino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colamarino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korolev on the side of the head.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colamarino checks it well.
Colamarino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Korolev will feel that in the morning.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colamarino 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Talvela misses with a body punch
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
Korolev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Korolev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Korolev counters with a nice leg kick.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Talvela rushes Korolev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talvelas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Talvela.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Talvela lands a body punch.
Korolev has Talvela pushed against the cage.
Talvela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korolev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Talvela is working Korolev over against the cage.#T1#
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Korolev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela throws a head punch that misses.
Talvela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Talvela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev is trying to stall.
Talvela prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Korolev tries a body shot but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korolev or not.
Talvela is working Korolev over against the cage.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korolevs head.
Talvela can't get the takedown.
Talvela pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talvela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Talvela blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Talvela.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Korolev stops a takedown attempt from Talvela.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela lands a shoulder strike.
Korolev misses with some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Talvela blocking some punches. #TD2#
Talvela has clasped his hands together around Korolev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Korolev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Korolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talvela lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela wants to control but Korolev is keeping him busy.
Talvela scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Korolev to see if he's OK.
Korolev is trying to buck Talvela off.
Talvela taking a breather here. #T4#
Korolev defending against the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Korolev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Korolev cracks Talvela with a good jab.
Korolev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Korolev moves away and avoids it.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev slips a jab from Talvela.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Korolev throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
A shot to the body from Korolev misses
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Talvela clinches.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev working aggressively here.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talvela tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Talvela back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Korolev on the inside.
Talvela blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela blocks an uppercut.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Talvela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korolev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Talvela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Talvela fails to land.
Korolev prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Talvela fails to land.
A hook to the body from Korolev. #T2#
Talvela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
Talvela wants a takedown but no success here.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paavo Talvela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Talvela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Talvela moves his leg out of the way.
Talvela lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Talvela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Talvela misses with a straight right.
Talvela throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Talvela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talvela motions for Korolev to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Talvela moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Korolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korolev throws a low kick but Talvela avoids it.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Korolev there.
Talvela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Korolev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela lands with a cross. #TD2#
Talvela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korolev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korolev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Talvela is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Korolev has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev pushes Talvela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Talvela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A big right from Korolev misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Korolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
Talvela lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1-2. Talvela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Korolev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Korolev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korolev.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Korolev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Talvela closes the distance and clinches.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Talvela misses with a punch on the inside.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talvela backwards.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Talvela.
Korolev digs a right hand into Talvela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talvela's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
Talvela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Talvela. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev throws a good cross that connects.
Talvela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela looks to land a combination but Korolev avoids it well.
Talvela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korolev on the side of the head.
Talvela throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Talvela.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there. #T3##CL2#
Talvela has closed the distance and engaged Korolev in a clinch.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Korolev misses with some punches. #BC2#
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talvela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Talvela throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela with the counter takedown but Korolev avoids it easily.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korolev's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Talvela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev jabs Talvela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talvela clobbers Korolev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Korolev in his tracks.
Korolev thumps Talvela with a low kick.#T4#
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Talvela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev tries to work over Talvela's front leg with a kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Talvela cracks Korolev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Korolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Korolev tries to avoid it.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 62: Licht vs Kowalski
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
A counter left hand to the body from Korolev misses its target.
Oquendo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korolev at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Korolev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oquendo lands a nice looking body kick.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Oquendo moves away and avoids it.
Oquendo unleashes a big counter combination but Korolev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oquendo throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
Oquendo misses with a leg kick
enabling Korolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Korolev is looking to clinch.
Oquendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Oquendo misses with a double jab
and Korolev counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Oquendo's shoulder, as Oquendo tries to avoid the shot.
Oquendo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Korolev with a body shot.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Oquendo digs a good body shot into Korolev's ribs.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oquendo throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Oquendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Oquendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oquendo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korolev rather than just go for the knockout.
Oquendo throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Korolev clinches with his opponent.
Korolev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Korolev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oquendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oquendo blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oquendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oquendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev crunches a lovely knee into Oquendo's ribcage.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Oquendo, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Oquendo misses
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Oquendo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oquendo lands a jab.
Oquendo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oquendo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Oquendo is out of range.
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oquendo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Oquendo throws a push kick but Korolev slaps the foot to one side.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oquendo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korolev defends it well.#T3#
Oquendo misses with a lunging right hand
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Oquendo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oquendo throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oquendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oquendo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oquendo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korolev.
Oquendo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a body shot
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
Oquendo lands a nice hook to Korolev's body. Korolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oquendo lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Korolev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oquendo throws a nice looking combination but Korolev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Oquendo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Oquendo tries to counter it with a takedown but Korolev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oquendo. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oquendo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oquendo misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oquendo.
Oquendo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Korolev eats them both and turns towards Oquendo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev checks a leg kick.
Oquendo looks to throw the jab but Korolev is out of range.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Oquendo coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Oquendo lands with a straight right. Korolev didn't see that one coming.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oquendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cuervo Oquendo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Korolev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oquendo misses with a hook.
Oquendo scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Oquendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev slips under a jab from Oquendo.
Korolev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oquendo moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
Oquendo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev avoids the head kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev feints and then cracks Oquendo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oquendo down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but Korolev moved away.
Oquendo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Oquendo misses the body punch
and Korolev counters with a nice body shot.
Oquendo takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Oquendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Korolev. Beautiful body shot.
Oquendo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Korolev there.
Korolev throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Oquendo throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oquendo digs a good body shot into Korolev's ribs.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev catches Oquendo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Korolev misses with a low kick as Oquendo jumps back.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oquendo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korolev cracks Oquendo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oquendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oquendo works Korolev's body with a nice hook.
Oquendo throws a poor cross that misses
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oquendo throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev scores with a jab to the head.
Oquendo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oquendo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oquendo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oquendo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Korolev is out of range.
Korolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oquendo walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.#KD#
Korolev drops Oquendo with a beautiful combination! Oquendo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Korolev is looking for the KO!#ROC#Oquendo is rocked!#T3#
Oquendo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oquendo is still on wobbly legs! Can Korolev finish him?
Oquendo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Oquendo slips a straight right by Korolev.
Oquendo checks a leg kick.
Oquendo seems to have recovered his senses.
Oquendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Oquendo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korolev to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oquendo. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oquendo throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
Oquendo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oquendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oquendo jabs Korolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Oquendo. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oquendo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Oquendo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Oquendo down.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oquendo.
As Oquendo backs away, Korolev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oquendo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oquendo connects with a leg kick.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Oquendo should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oquendo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Oquendo should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oquendo.
Oquendo scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Korolev closes the distance and pushes Oquendo back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Oquendo.
Oquendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oquendo.
Oquendo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Korolev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oquendo blocks it with crossed arms.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch but Oquendo keeps him there for the moment.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oquendo.
Korolev missing with knees to the body.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo scores with a shot to the side of Korolev's head. #T1#
Korolev stalling the fight.
Oquendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Korolev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oquendo tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Oquendo back against the cage. #BC#
Korolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oquendo.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Oquendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oquendo needs to keep his hands up - Korolev had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Oquendo is predictable there
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Oquendo misses the jab.#T2#
Oquendo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Korolev lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick from Oquendo misses.
Oquendo scores with a leg kick.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Oquendo misses with an uppercut.
Oquendo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korolev counters with a one-two to the body.
Korolev defending well as Oquendo loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oquendo. Oquendo obviously looking to wear him down.
Korolev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick that misses.
Korolev slips a jab from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Korolev counter with a right hand. #T3#
Korolev checks a leg kick.
Oquendo throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
Korolev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oquendo tries to land a body kick
and Korolev counters with a good low kick that Oquendo was not able to check.
Oquendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo loads up on a big right hand but Korolev slips the punch.
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oquendo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korolev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oquendo scrambles back to his feet.
Oquendo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Korolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Korolev checks a leg kick.
Korolev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Oquendo misses with a straight left.
Korolev tried to counter with a leg kick but Oquendo avoided it.
Oquendo throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Oquendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
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 left and a right from Korolev both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Korolev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oquendo doesn't seem phased though.
Oquendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oquendo misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
Oquendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Oquendo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korolev lands a nice hook to Oquendo's body. Oquendo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Korolev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Korolev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Erenberg throws a shot from downtown. Korolev moves away and avoids it.
Erenberg throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
Erenberg lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Erenberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korolev's guard.
Erenberg stops Korolev from standing up.
Korolev is looking to stand back up but Erenberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korolev.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korolev pushes Erenberg off looking to stand but Erenberg dives back in and keeps control.
Korolev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erenberg.
Korolev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Korolev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Erenberg is on him like a limpet, forcing Korolev back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korolev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korolev is pressed up against the cage. Erenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korolev down to the mat. Korolev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Erenberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Erenberg tries for a takedown but Korolev circles away easily
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Erenberg staying out of range there.
Erenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Korolev counters with a nice right hand that sends Erenberg toppling to the canvas! Erenberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Korolev finish him?!#ROC2#Erenberg is rocked!
Erenberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Erenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Erenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Korolev has Erenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Erenberg has picked Korolev up - he's going for a ride! Erenberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Korolev kicks off Erenberg and gets to his feet.
Erenberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korolev defends well and Erenberg ends up having to push Korolev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erenberg looking for a takedown.
Erenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Korolev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korolev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Erenberg backwards.
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erenberg being controlled against the cage.
Erenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Korolev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Korolev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erenberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Korolev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korolev working the clinch nicely. Erenberg is working for position but Korolev cracks him with a big knee to the head! Erenberg crumples up against the cage and Korolev lands two more shots before the ref can save Erenberg! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Alexander Korolev!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Korolev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milfort!
Milfort slips a straight right by Korolev.
An inside leg kick from Milfort misses.
Milfort misses with a looping right.
Milfort moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
Milfort swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milfort scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Milfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Korolev cracks Milfort with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Milfort to stand back up!#ROC#Milfort is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Antoine Milfort has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Milfort out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korolev just manages to avoid it.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev lands a jab to Swahn's midsection.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Swahn saw that one coming.
As Korolev backs away, Swahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Korolev.
Korolev wants to counter the offense by Swahn and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev tests Swahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korolev takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Swahn avoids them all with ease.
Swahn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korolev closes the distance but Swahn moves to the side
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Korolev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Korolev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev jabs at Swahn's body.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Swahn should have avoided that one.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
Swahn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Korolev misses the body punch
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab. #T3#
Korolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Swahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Korolev.#CUT2#It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Korolev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Swahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swahn throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
Korolev wants to counter with a clinch but Swahn pushes him away.
Swahn walks into a jab.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Swahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korolev tries to land knees in the clinch but Swahn avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev stalling in the clinch but Swahn improves position.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
Swahn lands an uppercut.
Swahn lands with a light punch inside.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev misses with a body shot
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Korolev staying out of range there.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Swahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Swahn.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Korolev has Swahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korolev.
Swahn taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Korolev crunches a lovely knee into Swahn's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korolev scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Swahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Korolev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Swahn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korolev can turn it around.#T2#
Korolev stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Swahn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Swahn on the inside.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Alexander Korolev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Swahn.
Korolev lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Swahn has had enough of the clinch but Korolev keeps him there for the moment.
Swahn is trying to force a seperation but Korolev has the dominant position.
Korolev lands a nice uppercut.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Swahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Swahn.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Korolev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swahn.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Korolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korolev landing knees to the head.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
Swahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Swahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Korolev.
Swahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
A short right from Swahn. #CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swahn.
Swahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Korolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Swahn blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oke Swahn!
After winning the bout, Oke Swahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Korolev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Badmus misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.
Korolev misses with a body kick.
Badmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korolev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Badmus misses.
Korolev throws a hook but Badmus blocks it.
Badmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Korolev.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Badmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target. #CL2#
Korolev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badmus.
Badmus fails to pull guard.
Badmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Badmus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Korolev gets to his feet. Badmus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Badmus ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korolev.
Badmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Badmus misses with a hook.
Badmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Badmus moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Badmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badmus misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Badmus misses.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badmus manages to avoid it.#T2#
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Badmus.
Badmus moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Badmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korolev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Badmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmus lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korolev lands with a big left! Badmus is wobbled badly! Korolev comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Badmus to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
As Alexander Korolev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I hope you weren’t dreaming of a ‘Great White’ Christmas, Timmy. Yours was always destined to be stained with blood.'.

Event: Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Horton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Horton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horton.
Korolev throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Horton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horton moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Horton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Korolev manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Horton has Korolev up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Horton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Horton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horton lands a right hook 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!
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horton can pounce on him.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton is looking to wear down Korolev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Korolev throws a body kick that misses
and Horton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korolev gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Horton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Horton.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Horton lands an uppercut.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horton. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Horton slips under a jab.
Korolev misses with a body kick.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.#T3#
Korolev misses with a hook. Horton ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Horton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horton.
Horton sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev misses with a hook. Horton ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Korolev. Those never looked like landing.
Korolev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Horton clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Korolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton. #BC2#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korolev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Horton takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Korolev misses with a hook
and Horton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Horton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton connects with a jab.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horton has time to react.
Horton scores with a sloppy right hand. Korolev should have avoided that one.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Horton is out of range.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horton circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Horton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and Horton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korolev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Horton is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Korolev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Horton counters by clinching up.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Korolev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korolev can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton is controlling him.
Korolev is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks.
Horton misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
Horton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Horton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korolev takes a step back to recover.
Horton scores with a decent looking hook.
Horton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Horton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horton moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Horton connects with a body shot that sends Korolev's belly button to the back.
Horton looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
Horton slips a jab from Korolev.
A counter left hand to the body from Horton misses its target.
Horton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korolev.
Horton throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Horton's head but Horton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Korolev tries to move into range but Horton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Horton jabs Korolev right on the nose. Korolev blinks but takes it well.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Horton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Horton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Horton.
Horton tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korolev can do to turn this around?
Korolev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horton doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Horton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horton throws a series of punches but Korolev moves out of range.
Horton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
Korolev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horton.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Horton counters with a nice body shot.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Horton.
Horton lands a jab to the nose.
Horton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horton.
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!#CL#
Horton darts in and clinches Korolev up against the cage.
Horton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A short uppercut from Horton.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Horton lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Korolev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horton cracks a nice hook into Korolev's ribs.
Horton tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Korolev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horton scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Horton saw that one coming.
Horton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Horton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Horton throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Horton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korolev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korolev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Horton saw that one coming.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev is looking to land body kicks.
Horton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Horton duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Horton - just one landing. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Horton.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Horton counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Horton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Horton moved away.
Horton moves out of range as Korolev throws a body kick.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horton lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Horton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Horton catches Korolev right on the button with a cross.
Horton lands with a kick to the temple. Korolev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev misses with a kick to the body.
Horton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Horton moves into range and clinches up with Korolev.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Horton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Korolev wants to break free but Horton has control.
Korolev takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
A short left from Horton.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Horton.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch but Horton keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Horton - that landed with a thud.
Horton lands a left hand.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Horton.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton lands an uppercut.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Horton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Horton.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Korolev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Horton has managed to clinch.
Horton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horton lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Horton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horton scores with a jab to the head.
Horton tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Horton counters with a right hand to the body.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Horton clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Korolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Korolev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horton - the referee stops the clock and Korolev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horton. Korolev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton works Korolev's body with a nice hook.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Horton ducks down to avoid it.
Horton lands a nice looking body kick.
Horton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Horton swinging wildly here. #T1#
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev throws a hook but Horton avoids it easily.
Horton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korolev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horton moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Horton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Horton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev misses the jab.
Horton blocks the body kick.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Horton avoids nicely.
Korolev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Horton.
Korolev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Horton throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Horton with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Korolev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korolev.#CL#
Horton moves into range and clinches up with Korolev.#BC2#
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korolev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horton slips under a jab.
Horton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Horton moved out of range.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Horton slips the punch.
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horton moves out of range as Korolev throws a body kick.
Horton scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Horton counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Horton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korolev, pushing him back against the cage.
Horton works on Korolev's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horton.
Horton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Horton.
Korolev walks into a left hand.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horton counters with a right hand to the body.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Horton counters with a quick kick to the body but Korolev blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Korolev
and Horton counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Korolev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horton stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horton lands a high kick!
A combination from Korolev does no damage. #CL#
Horton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Horton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korolev or not.
Horton works on Korolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Horton lands with a short shot to the head.
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton had his way with Alexander Korolev in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horton was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
A little feinted left hand from Horton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Horton counters with a series of strikes. Korolev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Horton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Horton's shoulder, as Horton tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Horton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Horton lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Horton scores with a hook.
Korolev misses with a body kick.
As Korolev tries to get set, Horton tries to push him back and clinch up but Korolev manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton jabs Korolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Horton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Korolev misses with the body kick
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horton tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tim Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Horton.
Nice uppercut lands for Horton. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Korolev misses with a hook #CL#
and Horton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Horton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Korolev working hard to break the clinch.
Korolev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Korolev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Korolev blocking some punches.
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horton.
Horton misses with a body punch.
Korolev is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horton lands a left hand.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horton.
Horton working aggressively here.
Horton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korolev tries to break free but Horton pushes him back against the cage.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horton lands a right hand.
Korolev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton.
Horton digs a right hand into Korolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korolev's gas tank. #T4#
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Korolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton is controlling him.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horton lands a right hook to the body.
Horton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horton connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horton.
Horton 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.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev throws a jab when Horton was well out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Horton!
Tim Horton retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Tim Horton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Sawamura.
Sawamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura avoids a kick to the body.
Sawamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sawamura.
A jab lands there for Sawamura.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Sawamura stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Korolev scores with a jab. Sawamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Korolev scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Sawamura.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Sawamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sawamura.
Korolev takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sawamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sawamura throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
Sawamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korolev rather than just go for the knockout.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Sawamura works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sawamura tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sawamura misses with a hook.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sawamura.
Sawamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sawamura.#T2#
Korolev takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sawamura looks winded!
Sawamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korolev.#KD#
Korolev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sawamura sprawling to the canvas! Sawamura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Korolev finish him?! #ROC#Sawamura is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Korolev closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sawamura out cold! Sawamura corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Bellicose 146
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Korolev sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Korolev cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korolev doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korolev sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Korolev is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korolev defending well though. #T1#
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korolev defends it well.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korolev is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korolev keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korolev defending well though.
Korolev tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korolev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Korolev is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korolev sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korolev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Korolev is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Korolev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Korolev, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Korolev against the cage but Korolev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Brown feints and as Korolev raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Korolev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Korolev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korolev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Korolev is keeping the position.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
Donk. Korolev catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Korolev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brown! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexander Korolev!
A victorious Alexander Korolev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 137
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Cap defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cap.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Cap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cap shoots in and drives through. Korolev sprawls well.
Korolev misses with a two punch combination.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Cap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korolev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cap throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Korolev throws the left hand but Cap avoids the punch easily.
Cap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Cap shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korolev's guard.
Korolev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Cap content to stall in guard here.
Korolev controlling the position.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cap lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand. #CL#
Korolev has Cap up against the cage in a clinch.
Cap struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Cap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cap is defending well for now.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cap lands with a light punch inside.
Cap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cap tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Despite the aggression on Cap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Cap lands a jab-cross combination.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korolev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Cap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Cap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Cap.
Cap scores with a nice strike.
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!
Cap lands with a nice body punch.
Cap lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Cap ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev scores with a nice right hand.
Cap is looking to clinch.
Korolev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cap throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Cap's head but Cap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev misses with a hook. Cap ducked under it nicely.
Cap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cap to the canvas! Cap doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Korolev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Korolev!
An out of breath Alexander Korolev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Korolev throws a combination that misses
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Okoye.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoye.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okoye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Okoye saw that one coming.
Okoye misses with a kick to the body.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev misses with a shot to the body
and Okoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoye moves away.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoye lands with a good body shot.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoye.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target. #T1#
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okoye.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev throws a hook but Okoye avoids it easily.
Okoye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korolev staying out of range there.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korolev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook. Okoye ducked under it nicely.
Okoye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okoye.#T2#
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Okoye to counter with a crisp jab.
Korolev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okoye doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Korolev tries to get set, Okoye tries to push him back and clinch up but Korolev manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick from Okoye misses.
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Okoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Okoye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoye.
Korolev throws the left hand but Okoye avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Okoye saw that one coming.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoye. #T3#
Korolev misses with a double jab
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoye connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Okoye.
A swing and a miss from Okoye.
Korolev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okoye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
As Korolev backs away, Okoye returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Okoye avoids nicely.
Okoye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Korolev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a straight right hand.
Okoye with a nice calf kick.
Okoye tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.#T4#
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okoye fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korolev just manages to avoid it.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoye.
Korolev throws the left hand but Okoye avoids the punch easily.
Okoye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okoye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korolev scores with a hook.
Okoye ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Korolev lands with a shot to the body.
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Korolev.
Okoye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev misses with a wild combination.
Korolev lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okoye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Okoye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev throws a jab when Okoye was well out of range.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Okoye counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
Korolev checks a low kick from Okoye.
Okoye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okoye ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Okoye misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Korolev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Korolev.
Okoye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okoye moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye looks to land a left hand but Korolev moved out of range nicely.
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Korolev.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoye.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Korolev misses with a right hand
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Okoye lands a jab to Korolev's midsection.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoye manages to avoid it.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Okoye moved out of range nicely.
Okoye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Korolev takes a swing at Okoye's ribcage but misses.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okoye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Okoye misses with a looping left.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Okoye moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Okoye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Korolev.
Okoye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korolev scores with a nice right hand.
Okoye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korolev catches Okoye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Korolev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okoye makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Okoye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Okoye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okoye misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Korolev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okoye dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
As Korolev tries to get set, Okoye tries to push him back and clinch up but Korolev manages to avoid the attempt.
Okoye ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.#T3#
Korolev connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoye.
Okoye dips to his left and cracks Korolev with an uppercut!
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Nice shot by Korolev.
An inside leg kick lands from Okoye.
Okoye misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okoye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Okoye slips a jab from Korolev.
Okoye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okoye tries to clinch but Korolev is having none of it.
Okoye moves away from the strike by Korolev.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Okoye misses the shot to the body.
Korolev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okoye tries to counter by clinching up but Korolev breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Okoye moves away and avoids it.
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Korolev.
Okoye tried to counter with a leg kick but Korolev avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Okoye lands.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Okoye saw that one coming.
Okoye misses with a body shot.
Alexander Korolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Okoye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
Okoye tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Korolev manages to circle out of the way.
Okoye wants to clinch.
Okoye fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korolev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Okoye as he connects with a hook.
Korolev throws a right hand that Okoye ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoye also avoids with ease.
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Okoye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Korolev is out of range and Okoye settles back down.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okoye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okoye appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Korolev checks a low kick from Okoye.
Korolev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okoye misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev swings for the body but Okoye moves out of range.
Okoye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Okoye slips under a jab from Korolev.
Okoye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Okoye swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
Okoye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okoye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okoye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okoye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoye manages to avoid it.
Korolev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoye.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and Okoye counters with a left to the body.
Okoye tries to clinch but Korolev is having none of it.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Okoye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Korolev finds it's way through Okoye's defenses.
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okoye jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A jab from Okoye does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okoye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okoye throws a body shot but no joy.
Okoye with the inside leg kick.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Okoye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Okoye.
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoye moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Okoye ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Okoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
As Korolev backs away, Okoye returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korolev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okoye lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okoye misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoye.
Okoye takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Okoye takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Okoye staying out of range there.
A jab from Korolev finds it's way through Okoye's defenses. #T4#
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Okoye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Korolev won't allow it.
Okoye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoye misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Korolev holds him up against the cage and eventually Okoye drops back down to his feet.
Okoye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korolevs head.
Okoye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
Okoye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Korolev as he connects with a hook.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Okoye counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ikemba Okoye.
I think Korolev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Alexander Korolev!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Alexander Korolev!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Alexander Korolev!

Alexander Korolev wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Alexander Korolev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 107 - Prospects 6
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Sawamura misses with a looping right.
Korolev lands a lovely overhand right.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev throws a body punch but Sawamura moves out of range.
Korolev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sawamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korolev's knee momentarily.
Sawamura dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sawamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Sawamura avoids them all with ease.
Korolev takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Sawamura slips under a jab.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev lunges at Sawamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sawamura's hand. #T1#
Korolev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sawamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Sawamura tried to counter with a leg kick but Korolev avoided it.
Sawamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sawamura.
Korolev throws a series of strikes that have Sawamura backpedaling.
Sawamura defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Korolev.
Sawamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Sawamura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sawamura 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#
Korolev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sawamura lands a right hook to the body.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Sawamura avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev misses with a combination
and Sawamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a counter combo.#T3#
Sawamura defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Sawamura.
Korolev throws a series of strikes that have Sawamura backpedaling.
Korolev lands a head shot.
Jab from Korolev.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Sawamura is looking to counter punch.
Korolev scores with a one two! Sawamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
Sawamura throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Sawamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korolev's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawamura looks to throw the jab but Korolev is out of range.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Sawamura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura cracks Korolev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Korolev throws a sloppy body shot
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev swinging wildly here. #T4#
Sawamura jabs at Korolev's body.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sawamura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Sawamura.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Sawamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura thuds his right hand into Korolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Korolev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korolev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sawamura.#CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev looks winded!
Korolev throws a series of punches but Sawamura moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Sawamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sawamura is looking to land body kicks.
Sawamura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Korolev misses the jab.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Sawamura lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Sawamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Sawamura tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura lands with a cross.
Sawamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Sawamura avoids nicely. #T1#
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Korolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sawamura defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korolev checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Korolev avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Sawamura.
Korolev throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Sawamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev moves forwards but Sawamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Korolev as he connects with a hook.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev misses with a body shot
and Sawamura counters with an inside leg kick.
Sawamura throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily. #T2#
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Korolev avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev cracks Sawamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Sawamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hao Sawamura!
A victorious Hao Sawamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Korolev lands a two punch combo.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korolev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Korolev moved out of range nicely.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch but Korolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Korolev checks a leg kick.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
Korolev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Korolev.
Kai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korolev on the side of the head.
Kai misses with an uppercut
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.#T1#
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Korolev jabs at Kai's body.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Korolev. Those never looked like landing.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korolev circles away quickly and effectively.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev moves out of range of the leg kick from Kai.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Kai moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai clobbers Korolev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kai staying out of range there.
Kai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Korolev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Korolev.#T2#
Kai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Korolev in his tracks.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kai slips under a jab.
Kai tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev blocks the body kick.
Jab from Kai.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kai has Korolev up against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev managing to block the knees to the body from Kai.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Korolev is trying to push Kai away but Kai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korolev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kai misses with a body punch. #T3##BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of Korolev's head.
Kai lands a nice looking body kick.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Kai clinches up against the cage.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korolev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Kai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai lands a jab-cross combination.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kai tried to score with a low kick but Korolev checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kai misses with a looping left.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev works the jab nicely.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
Korolev throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kai.
Kai connects with a solid leg kick.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Kai throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
A bone on bone clash there as Korolev blocks the leg kick.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.#T1#
Kai tries to score with a low kick but Korolev moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Kai misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Korolev as he connects with a hook.
Kai is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
Kai avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a wild combination.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Kai misses with a hook. Korolev ducked under it nicely.
Kai scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korolev.#CL2#
Kai moves into the clinch.
Korolev lands a right hand.
Korolev blocks the elbow strike.
Kai misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Kai won't allow it. #T2#
Korolev managing to block the knees to the body from Kai.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Korolev.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
Kai pushes Korolev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korolev.
A right handed body shot lands from Kai.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage. #BC#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Kai misses. #CL2#
Kai clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai digs a right hand into Korolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korolev's gas tank.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Korolev avoids the elbow strike from Kai, against the cage. #T4#
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev blocks the elbow strike.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Kai misses with an elbow strike.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
Kai blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
Korolev with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Korolev, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Kai. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Korolev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch but Korolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Korolev misses the target.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1-2. Korolev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai cracks a nice hook into Korolev's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kai finds it's way through Korolev's defenses.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anakoni Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kai slips a straight right by Korolev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kai moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Kai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Korolev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A big left from Kai misses.
Korolev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korolev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Korolev misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a right hand to the body.
Korolev takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
It looked like Korolev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Kai misses the jab.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Korolev blocks the leg kick.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Kai.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Kai defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai tries a quick counter leg kick but Korolev is wise to it.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Kai.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Korolev slips the punch.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai scores with a nice strike.
Kai slips a straight right by Korolev.#T3#
Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Korolev in his tracks.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev takes one on the button.
Kai misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Korolev misses its target.
Korolev moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Korolev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Korolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korolev.
Kai slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.
Kai throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korolev throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Kai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Anakoni Kai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai is looking to score with low kicks.
Korolev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.
Korolev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Korolev takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anakoni Kai.
Well Kai 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Bellicose 88
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Mason connects with a body shot.
Korolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Mason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason slips a jab from Korolev.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Korolev lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Korolev misses with the combination.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.#T1#
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Mason scores with a jab. Korolev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Korolev misses. #TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.

Korolev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Korolev back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev letting Mason take a breather here.#BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Korolev - just one landing.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Korolev swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Korolev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mason slips under a jab.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Korolev working a defensive guard here.
Mason trying to control but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korolev is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mason stops Korolev from standing up.
Mason throws a strike but Korolev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason 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.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Korolev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korolev throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Korolev misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Korolev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korolev lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Korolev to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Korolev. #CUT#It looks like Walter Mason has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Korolev finds it's target.#T1#
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mason dives in and grabs Korolev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korolev pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Korolev leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Mason.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev with a jab.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target. #T2#
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korolev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korolev rather than just go for the knockout.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Korolev won't be happy with that.
Mason working the ground and pound.#ES#
Korolev sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korolev wants to break free but Mason has control.
Korolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Korolev tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Korolev throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Korolev misses with a hook.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Korolev gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walter Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korolev controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Mason's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason tries for a takedown but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korolev thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason cracks Korolev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason looks to land a combination. Korolev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Korolev back into the cage.#T1#
Korolev tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Korolev gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Mason.
Mason pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korolev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Korolev. He has hold of a leg but Korolev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard.
Korolev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason wants to control from the top but Korolev keeps moving.
Walter Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES#
Korolev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mason tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Korolev misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Korolev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korolev tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Korolev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Korolev cracks Mason with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Korolev prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mason with the active half guard here but Korolev passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Korolev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU#
Korolev decides to stand back up. Korolev steps back and let's Mason get back to his feet.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard.

Korolev wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Briggs.
Briggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Briggs counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briggs.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Briggs slips the punch.
Briggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Korolev avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Korolev avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korolev.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Korolev.
Korolev lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Korolev throws a hook but Briggs blocks it.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Briggs counter with a right hand.
Briggs looks to land a combination but Korolev avoids it well.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Briggs ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev lands a jab to the head.
Briggs tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Briggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Briggs blocks a jab.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Briggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briggs.
Briggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Briggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Korolev misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Briggs's hands.
Briggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Briggs misses.
Korolev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Briggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
Briggs lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Briggs moves out of range.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Briggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Briggs slips under a jab.#T3#
Briggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Good standup being displayed there by Briggs as he connects with a hook.
Korolev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Briggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a hook but Briggs blocks it.
Briggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Briggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Alexander Korolev's cut is getting worse.
Korolev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Briggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws the left hand but Briggs avoids the punch easily.
Briggs ducks right into an uppercut from Korolev.
Briggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Briggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korolev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Korolev lands with a nice body punch.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Briggs slips a jab from Korolev.#T4#
Briggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Briggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Korolev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Korolev misses with a hook. Briggs ducked under it nicely.
Briggs misses with a wild combination.
Korolev misses with a hook to the body
enabling Briggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Korolev.
Briggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Korolev dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
A swing and a miss from Briggs.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs misses with a looping left.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Briggs takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Korolev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev lands a slapping body shot.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Korolev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korolev lands a lovely overhand right.
Korolev misses with a jab to the body
letting Briggs counter with a right hand.
Korolev scores with a decent looking hook.
Korolev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Korolev there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Briggs throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a right hand to the body.
Briggs misses with the combination. #T1#
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korolev.
Briggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korolev circles away quickly and effectively.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
Korolev lands a nice looking body shot.
Korolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briggs can do to turn this around?
Briggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Briggs slips under a jab from Korolev.
Briggs slips a straight right by Korolev.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev misses with a hook.
It seemed like Briggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Korolev misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Briggs misses.
Briggs punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a series of punches but Briggs avoids them all with ease.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Korolev!
Briggs slips a straight right by Korolev.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Korolev's head but Korolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Briggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briggs throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev misses the body punch
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Alexander Korolev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Briggs moves out of range.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Briggs ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev with a jab.
Nice shot by Briggs.#CUT2#Jeez, Alexander Korolev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Korolev misses the jab.
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Briggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Korolev toppling to the canvas! Korolev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Briggs finish him?!#ROC2#Korolev is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Macka Briggs!
Macka Briggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Kanud vs Summers
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Korolev pushes him away.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Korolev is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korolev is defending well for now.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Korolev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away.
Murphy wants to clinch.#T1#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Korolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korolev throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Korolev sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Korolev avoids it this time.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Korolev shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korolev misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Korolev as he connects with a hook.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korolev.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Korolev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korolev tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Korolev dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Korolev.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy has Korolev pressed against the cage, preventing Korolev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korolev blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Korolev shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korolev's brow.
Korolev avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Korolev avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Korolev pushes him off.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korolev lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Korolev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev misses the jab.
Korolev connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Korolev.
Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#T1#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Korolev is avoiding it.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Korolev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Korolev gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korolev wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Korolev slows down the pace here.
Korolev blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Korolev - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev misses with a hook.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Korolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korolev blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy keeps control of Korolev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korolev's brow.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Korolev blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Korolev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Korolev tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Korolev avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Paddy Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Korolev being controlled against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Korolev avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Korolev works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy slips a jab from Korolev.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Korolev sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Korolev avoids it this time.
Korolev misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Korolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Murphy cracks Korolev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Korolev is avoiding it.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Korolev pushes him away.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Korolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korolev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Paddy Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev lands the left hand.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land. #BC#
Korolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Korolev improves position.
Korolev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Korolev blocks it. #T4#
Murphy lands an elbow just above Korolev 's eye. #CUT2#Alexander Korolev's cut is getting worse.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korolev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy trying to stall but Korolev improves his position.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Korolev is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Korolev blocks with his arms. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Korolev throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Korolev throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Bellicose - Kai vs Daniels
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Khanna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Khanna throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Korolev.
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korolev.
Korolev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev scores with a body shot.
Khanna slips under a jab from Korolev.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Khanna slips under a jab from Korolev.
Nice defenses there by Khanna.
Khanna tries to counter with a clinch but Korolev shakes him off and moves away.
Khanna clobbers Korolev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev stuns Khanna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Korolev's head but Korolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Khanna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Khanna.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Khanna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev blocking some punches.
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!
Khanna pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korolev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khanna has him pressed against the cage.
Khanna tries a body shot but Korolev blocks it.
Korolev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch but Khanna keeps him there for the moment.
Khanna misses with some punches. #T3#
Korolev blocking some punches.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korolev.
Korolev throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.#CL2#
Khanna has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanna.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Khanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Khanna rushes Korolev and presses him up against the cage.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korolev takes a shot to the head.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
Khanna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Khanna won't allow it.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev sets himself, and Khanna steps forward looking for the clinch! Korolev avoids it this time.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korolev.
Korolev swings for the body but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna cracks Korolev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanna.
Korolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korolev.
Khanna slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Khanna's head but Khanna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Korolev staying out of range there.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Khanna off the cage and back into range.
Khanna lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Khanna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Khanna.
Khanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Korolev.
Khanna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korolev defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khanna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Khanna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korolev momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanna throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Korolev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khanna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna cracks a nice hook into Korolev's ribs.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Korolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khanna.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Khanna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Korolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Korolev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khanna.
Korolev needs to keep his hands up - Khanna had a free shot at his head there.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Khanna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khanna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khanna connects with a body shot.
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanna.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A big left from Korolev misses.
Khanna wants to counter with a clinch but Korolev pushes him away.
Korolev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khanna on the side of the head.
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Korolev moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Korolev, as that shot connected.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Korolev sets himself, and Khanna steps forward looking for the clinch! Korolev avoids it this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Korolev, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Khanna takes the fight into the clinch.
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korolev or not.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Korolev.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Khanna controls the action.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Khanna lands a body punch.
Khanna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
Khanna takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Khanna tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanna avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Khanna connects with a single shot there.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korolev.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna digs a good body shot into Korolev's ribs.
Khanna throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
Khanna lands a body shot.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Khanna moves away and avoids it.
Korolev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Korolev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khanna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khanna moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Khanna clinches with his opponent.
Khanna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Korolev tries to break the clinch but Khanna is controlling the position.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Korolev is trying to break free.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Khanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Khanna throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Khanna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Khanna misses with an uppercut.
Korolev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab by Korolev.
Korolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khanna throws a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Khanna moves away and avoids it.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Khanna. #CL2#
Khanna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khanna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Khanna scores with a hook to the body.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Khanna scores with a jab. Korolev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khanna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khanna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khanna throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khanna moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Khanna.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Korolev swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Khanna counters by moving into the clinch.
Khanna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Khanna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korolevs head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!

Event: Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Syruncle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syruncle misses with a hook. Korolev ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korolev.
We've been told by Korolev's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Syruncle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syruncle tries to bum rush Korolev with a series of wild strikes but Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syruncle misses the jab.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Syruncle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Syruncle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syruncle just misses with a punch to the body.
Syruncle misses with an uppercut
and Korolev counters with a nice body shot.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Syruncle darts in trying to clinch
and Korolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syruncle swinging wildly here.
Syruncle slips under a jab from Korolev.
Korolev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Syruncle. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syruncle moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Syruncle takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syruncle.
Syruncle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Nice cross by Korolev.
Korolev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korolev lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Syruncle misses.
Korolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Syruncle takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Syruncle is rocked!
Syruncle walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Korolev swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose - Ike vs Kai
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Bouchard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouchard wants to clinch.
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouchard lands with a nice body punch.
Bouchard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Korolev counters with a three punch combo that has Bouchard backing up. Bouchard nods at Korolev to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Bouchard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Korolev sprawls and moves away.
Bouchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Korolev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Bouchard tries to clinch but Korolev is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Bouchard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bouchard or perhaps it was just good defense by Korolev, which made it look bad.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouchard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korolev to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouchard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
A jab from Korolev misses.
Bouchard slips a jab from Korolev.
Korolev with a jab.
Bouchard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouchard slips under a jab.
Bouchard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev throws a jab when Bouchard was well out of range.
Korolev throws a series of strikes that have Bouchard backpedaling.
Korolev lands a jab to Bouchard's midsection.
Bouchard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korolev lands with an overhand left.
Korolev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouchard.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouchard.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Korolev misses. #T2#
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bouchard feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Bouchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev lands a jab to Bouchard's midsection.
Korolev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bouchard.
Bouchard misses with a body shot.
Bouchard throws a head kick that misses.
Bouchard dives in for a single leg takedown but Korolev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bouchard.#BC2#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Bouchard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Bouchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korolev throws a jab when Bouchard was well out of range.
Korolev cracks a nice hook into Bouchard's ribs.
Korolev misses with a looping left.#T3#
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Bouchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouchard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Korolev.
Bouchard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bouchard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bouchard staying out of range there.
Korolev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bouchard's hands.
Bouchard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bouchard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev scores with a nice right hand.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1-2. Korolev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bouchard moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Korolev throws the left hand but Bouchard avoids the punch easily.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bouchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Bouchard moves out of range.
Korolev cracks Bouchard with an open hand slap.
Bouchard throws a right and a left that Korolev avoids nicely.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Bouchard avoids it with no problem.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Bouchard avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Korolev.
Korolev feints a jab promting Bouchard to slip. Korolev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bouchard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Bouchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Korolev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bouchard throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev cracks Bouchard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bouchard throws a lazy head kick
and Korolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev throws a hook but Bouchard blocks it.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Bouchard is rocked!
Bouchard throws a series of punches but Korolev avoids them all with ease.
Korolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouchard throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Bouchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korolev scores with a hook.
A jab from Korolev finds it's way through Bouchard's defenses.
Oh Bouchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korolev scores with a body shot.
Bouchard seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouchard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bouchard dives in for a single leg takedown but Korolev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Korolev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC#
Bouchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Bouchard moves away and avoids it.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Bouchard is looking to counter the offense by Korolev and move into the clinch.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouchard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouchard misses with a body punch
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouchard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bouchards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bouchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korolev scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Korolev as he checks the leg kick.
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouchard moves away.
Bouchard slips under a jab.
Bouchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouchard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.#T2#
Good exchange - Korolev coming out on top.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Bouchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bouchard.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
Korolev takes a swing at Bouchard's ribcage but misses.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Lucas Bouchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouchard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korolev is fending him off so far but Bouchard persists. Nope, Korolev circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Korolev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bouchard throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Bouchard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouchard.
Korolev moves out of range as Bouchard throws a body kick.
Bouchard throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev looks to land a combination but Bouchard avoids it well. #T3#
Korolev throws the left hand but Bouchard avoids the punch easily.
Bouchard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bouchard circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bouchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korolev. That did some damage!
Bouchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Bouchard wants to clinch up but Korolev keeps it at a distance.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Bouchard's head but Bouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev misses the jab.
Bouchard throws a big counter combination but Korolev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouchard looks to clinch
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev throws a jab when Bouchard was well out of range.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korolev cracks Bouchard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Bouchard 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. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouchard misses with a body kick.
Korolev stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouchard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Bouchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouchard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bouchard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bouchard fails to land with a series of punches.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouchard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bouchard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Bouchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bouchard. Bouchard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bouchard tries to clinch there but Korolev circles away.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bouchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Korolev lands.
Korolev throws a right hand that Bouchard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouchard also avoids with ease.
Bouchard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bouchard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bouchard defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Bouchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouchard.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Bouchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korolev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouchard throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bouchard is looking to clinch but Korolev is avoiding it.
Korolev cracks Bouchard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Korolev throws a hook but Bouchard blocks it.
Korolev sizes up Bouchard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bouchard throws a right and a left that Korolev avoids nicely.
Korolev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korolev jabs at Bouchard's body.
No joy there for Bouchard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bouchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouchard.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Bouchard's head but Bouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev digs a good body shot into Bouchard's ribs.
Bouchard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bouchard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Bouchard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bouchard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korolev as he avoids it easily.
Korolev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Korolev throws a series of punches but Bouchard moves out of range.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Bouchard's head but Bouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bouchard tries to close the distance and clinch but Korolev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Bouchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouchard tries to work over Korolev's front leg with a kick but Korolev checks it.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Bouchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouchard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouchard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Bouchard's head but Bouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Bouchard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bouchard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev lands a really nice looking cross but Bouchard seems unphased. #T3#
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Bouchard is out of range.
Good exchange - Korolev coming out on top.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Korolev 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.
Korolev misses with a double jab.
Bouchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev lands an overhand right.
Korolev cracks Bouchard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Korolev lunges at Bouchard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bouchard's hand.
Korolev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bouchard on the side of the head.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Bouchard ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
As Korolev tries to get set, Bouchard tries to push him back and clinch up but Korolev manages to avoid the attempt.
Korolev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bouchard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Bouchard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korolev swivels and escapes.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucas Bouchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Korolev catches Bouchard right on the button with a cross.
Korolev jabs Bouchard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korolev scores with a hook.
Bouchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouchard.
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korolev.
Bouchard drops his hands momentarily and Korolev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bouchard.
Nice defenses there by Bouchard.
Korolev lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Korolev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korolev 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYCL 21 - Mfer vs Herer
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korolev. Korolev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul blocks a jab.
Paul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Paul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul throws a hook but Korolev blocks it.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Korolev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Korolev tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Paul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paul moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Korolev misses.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korolev catches Paul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paul walks into a jab.
Korolev throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Korolev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korolev scrambles back to his feet.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses the jab.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Paul takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev cracks Paul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Paul misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Jab by Korolev.
Paul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korolev lands a jab.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Paul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Korolev finds it's way through Paul's defenses.
Paul throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Paul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul 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. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Paul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Paul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Paul.
Korolev moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Paul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Paul.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
It seemed like Korolev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Paul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Paul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korolev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paul at a distance. #T1#
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
A jab from Paul misses.
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
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 swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Paul.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul misses with a hook.
Korolev throws out a powerful jab.
Paul lands a jab to Korolev's midsection.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev scores with a jab. Paul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korolev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Korolev.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.#CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Korolev lands a nice hook to Paul's body. Paul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Korolev scores with a nice strike.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Paul off the cage and back into range.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul misses with a left hand
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul blocks a jab.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev jabs Paul right on the nose. Paul blinks but takes it well.
Paul takes one on the button.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korolev misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Paul misses with a hook. Korolev ducked under it nicely.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Korolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Korolev. That snapped Paul's head back.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Korolev is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev lands a really nice looking cross but Paul seems unphased.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul staying out of range there.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korolev.
A jab from Paul misses.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Paul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Paul looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Paul lands with a cross.
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!
Paul swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
Paul slips a jab from Korolev.
Paul tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Paul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paul avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1-2. Korolev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Korolev misses. #T3#
Paul cracks Korolev with an open hand slap.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul slips under a jab.
Paul misses with a hook.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Paul.
Paul lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev clobbers Paul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Paul - just one landing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Paul!
Jake Paul gave a mention to Blaze Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYCL 13 - Bishop vs Alaskiano
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Raspa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raspa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Korolev lands with a nice combination. Raspa backs away looking to recover.
Raspa tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raspa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raspa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Korolev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raspa doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev scores with a nice right hand.
Korolev lands a nice looking body shot.
Korolev jabs Raspa right on the nose. Raspa blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Raspa is rocked!
Korolev is stalking Raspa. Raspa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Korolev, and it's lights out! Raspa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Korolev!
After the fight, Alexander Korolev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jieben Raspa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna bounce back, watch tapes and hit the gym asap!!!'.

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