Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Dankovich throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo looks to land a body kick but Dankovich moved away.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich tries to land a leg kick but Raivo saw it coming and moves away.
Raivo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Dankovich. That snapped Raivo's head back. #CUT#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raivo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raivo lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dankovich lunges at Raivo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raivo's hand.
Raivo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.#T1#
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses
and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand.
Raivo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dankovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dankovich there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Raivo clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raivo on the side of the head.
Dankovich throws out a leg kick but Raivo moves out of range and Dankovich only half commits.
Raivo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dankovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Dankovich looks to land a left hand but Raivo moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dankovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich misses with a left hand
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raivo. That's going to slow Dankovich down. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dankovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raivo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Raivo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Raivo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich looks for the body kick but Raivo saw that one coming.
Dankovich takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Raivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raivo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Dankovich counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich 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!
Dankovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raivo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dankovich tries to stall but Raivo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raivo avoiding damage.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Raivo.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich slows down the pace here.
Dankovich leaning against his opponent. #T5#
Raivo can't find room to land a body shot as Dankovich controls the action.
Raivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich taking a breather.#BC2#
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
A low kick from Dankovich is predictable there
and Raivo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T6#
Dankovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Raivo gets tackled into the cage by Dankovich. Dankovich maintains the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Raivo to work.
Raivo tries to work over Dankovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich. #T7#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Raivo.
Raivo works on Dankovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Raivo tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Raivo back against the cage.
Raivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Raivo lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Dankovich staying out of range there.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich misses with a jab to the body
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T8#
Dankovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Raivo. #BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T9#
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Dankovich coming out on top.#CL#
Dankovich closes the distance and pushes Raivo back into the cage.
Come on Raivo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dankovich.#CUT#That has opened up Rabies Raivo's cut even more.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Vasil Dankovich will probably get the nod.
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#
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raivo thumps Dankovich with a low kick.
Dankovich cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raivo throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich 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.
Nice uppercut there from Raivo.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dankovich gets tackled into the cage by Raivo. Raivo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Dankovich trying to stall but Raivo improves his position. #BC2#
Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raivo slips a straight right by Dankovich.
Rabies Raivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dankovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Dankovich avoids the head kick by Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Raivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raivo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankovich off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Raivo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raivo.
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raivo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dankovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
Raivo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Dankovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo lands the left hand.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Raivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raivo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dankovich's head.
Raivo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dankovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo thinks about the counter body kick.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Raivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Raivo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dankovich thinking.
A head kick misses from Raivo. #KD2#
Raivo lands a big head kick that sends Dankovich tumbling to the mat! Raivo takes a step backwards and waves Dankovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dankovich is rocked!#CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dankovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Dankovich scores with the left hand. Raivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dankovich lands a nice shot that snaps Raivo's head back.
Raivo looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Raivo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rabies Raivo!
A victorious Rabies Raivo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Dankovich throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dankovich.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai digs a good hook to Dankovich's body.
Dankovich throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at God\'s Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Chai drops Dankovich with a beautiful combination! Dankovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Dankovich is rocked!#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dankovich checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dankovich.
Chai throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Chai misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Dankovich steps into range and cracks Chai with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Chai flops backwards and Dankovich dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Dankovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Dankovich stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Dankovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dankovich tries to avoid it.
Dankovich misses with a looping left.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Dankovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankovich misses with a kick to the body.
Dankovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dankovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Dankovich swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Chai drops Dankovich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dankovich looks back up at him and smiles so Chai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Chai cracks Dankovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dankovich to stand back up!
Oh Dankovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Chai.
Dankovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chai! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ghost Chai!
An out of breath Ghost Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Nice combo by Dankovich! Oh, that's hurt him - Hogg falls to the canvas and Dankovich follows him into side control. #ROC2#Hogg is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dankovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Hogg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogg prevents Dankovich from improving position.
Hogg seems to have got his legs back now.
Hogg sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogg gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Dankovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dankovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dankovich wants to stand but Hogg is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Hogg working for a triangle but Dankovich defends it easily. #SUB#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogg is trying to keep Dankovich in close.
Dankovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hogg working for a triangle but Dankovich defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dankovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hogg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dankovich wants to get back to his feet.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogg working Dankovich over with strikes.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dankovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Hogg.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dankovich's head.
Ground and pound from Hogg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hogg lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg working Dankovich over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hogg connects with a nice short shot to Dankovich's temple. #T3#
Hogg is nestled in close to Dankovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Hogg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dankovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dankovich pushes Hogg off looking to stand but Hogg dives back in and keeps control.
Dankovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Hogg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hogg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Hogg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dankovich!
Hogg lands a big shot there that rocks Dankovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dankovich is bucking up trying to escape but Hogg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hogg with shots to the head and body - Dankovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dankovich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hogg lands a heavy elbow.
Dankovich is in a horrible position here. Hogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Hogg working for a guillotine from mount but Dankovich is in no mood to give up.
Hogg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hogg 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.
Dankovich tries to hold on but Hogg pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dankovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dankovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Dankovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hogg with a body shot.
Dankovich misses with a hook.
Hogg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dankovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg works Dankovich's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg shoots and misses
and Dankovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogg swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Hogg throws a poor cross that misses
and Dankovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Hogg is in trouble here! Dankovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Garcia throws a right and a left that Dankovich avoids nicely.
It seemed like Dankovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dankovich sprawls well. Dankovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Dankovich gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dankovich breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dankovich with a nice cross.#T1#
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankovich defends it nicely.
Gabe Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich drops Garcia with a naaaaasty hook - Garcia is in real trouble here! Dankovich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
It seemed like Dankovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dankovich lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Dankovich coming out on top.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
Dankovich slips a jab from Jenkins.
Dankovich lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dankovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Dankovich avoids it.
Dankovich throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Dankovich ducks down to avoid it.
Dankovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jenkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dankovich dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Dankovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a low kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Dankovich. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dankovich. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Dankovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Dankovich jumps back.
Dankovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dankovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dankovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Dankovich jabs at Jenkins's body.
Dankovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dankovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dankovich lands the left hand.
Dankovich misses with a body kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Dankovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dankovich finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Dankovich's shoulder, as Dankovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dankovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Dankovich throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.#T2#
Dankovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Dankovich's shoulder, as Dankovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dankovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dankovich feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Dankovich.
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Dankovich circles away.
Dankovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Dankovich. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dankovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dankovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Dankovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Dankovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dankovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head. #T3#
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
A big left from Dankovich misses.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankovich connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
Dankovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dankovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Dankovich there.
Dankovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dankovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dankovich is out of range.
Dankovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dankovich.
Dankovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dankovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dankovich jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jenkins throws a hook but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich 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.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dankovich unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dankovich throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dankovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dankovich is looking to land body kicks.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dankovich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dankovich blocks a jab.
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Dankovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dankovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dankovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dankovich throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich 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#
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dankovich throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Dankovich 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dankovich dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Dankovich manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
Dankovich misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a nice shot that snaps Dankovich's head back.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Dankovich is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Dankovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dankovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Jenkins steps away.
Dankovich misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.
Jenkins is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Dankovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dankovich tries to avoid it.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dankovich.
Dankovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dankovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Dankovich moved out of range.
Nice body kick from Dankovich.
Jenkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dankovich misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.#CL#
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Dankovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dankovich works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Dankovich letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Dankovich 's eye. #BC2#
Dankovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
Dankovich swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range. #T2#
Dankovich lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dankovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dankovich's efforts to push away.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow.
Jenkins has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dankovich is defending well for now.#BC2#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Dankovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dankovich lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dankovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Dankovich misses with a looping right.#T3#
Dankovich with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dankovich. That snapped Jenkins's head back.
Dankovich misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dankovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dankovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dankovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Dankovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankovich.
Dankovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dankovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.#T4#
Dankovich misses with a body shot.
Dankovich lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Dankovich circles away.
Dankovich throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Dankovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dankovich defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Dankovich circles away.
Dankovich throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Dankovich avoids them all with ease.
Dankovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dankovich lands the left hand.
Dankovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Dankovich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
That's time! Jenkins'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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Dankovich jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
Dankovich thuds his shin into the meat of Jenkins's side.
Dankovich slips a jab from Jenkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dankovich.
Jenkins walks into a jab.#CL#
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dankovich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Jenkins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Dankovich breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jenkins keeps control of Dankovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dankovich is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
Dankovich avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dankovich's efforts to push away.
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jenkins keeps control of Dankovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dankovich avoids it.#BC2#
Dankovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dankovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dankovich misses with a low kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Dankovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Dankovich there.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenkins moves forwards but Dankovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dankovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dankovich.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dankovich throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dankovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dankovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dankovich.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Dankovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Dankovich.
Dankovich defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dankovich connects with a jab.
Dankovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range.
Dankovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jenkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Dankovich's head.
Dankovich scores with a jab.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jenkins moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
Jenkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Dankovich avoids nicely.
Dankovich fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jenkins moves out of range as Dankovich strikes.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dankovich misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dankovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Dankovich lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dankovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dankovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dankovich tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dankovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Dankovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dankovich 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Dankovich connects with a looping right hand.
Zweihander throws the left hand but Dankovich avoids the punch easily.
Dankovich connects with a body shot.
Zweihander misses with a looping left.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zweihander lands with a hook. Dankovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zweihander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Dankovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich throws an off balance right hand
and Zweihander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Zweihander misses with a looping right.
Zweihander throws out a loose jab but Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dankovich misses with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich throws the left hand but Zweihander avoids the punch easily.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dankovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Dankovich misses with a right hand
and Dankovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Zweihander misses its intended target.
Dankovich throws a lazy right hand but Zweihander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zweihander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dankovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Dankovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dankovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dankovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Zweihander counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dankovich! Zweihander lets Dankovich back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dankovich is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dankovich wants to stay close but Zweihander steps back to make room for something. Dankovich seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zweihander and Dankovich drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurt Zweihander!
Our winner, Kurt Zweihander, 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: RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dankovich.
Dankovich throws an off balance right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a big head kick but Dankovich shrugs it off.
Yarmalenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Dankovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dankovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dankovich throws a body shot but no joy.
As Dankovich backs off Yarmalenko throws a huge counter combo but Dankovich manages to avoid it all.
Yarmalenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dankovich throws a nice looking combination but Yarmalenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarmalenko avoids the head kick by Dankovich. #T1#
Yarmalenko misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Dankovich tumbling to the mat! Yarmalenko takes a step backwards and waves Dankovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Yarmalenko avoids the body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yarmalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Dankovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yarmalenko counters with a low kick, right behind Dankovich 's knee.
Yarmalenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Dankovich looks to land a left hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
As Dankovich backs off Yarmalenko throws a huge counter combo but Dankovich manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Dankovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarmalenko.
Dankovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarmalenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Yarmalenko lands.
Yarmalenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dankovich throws a right hand that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Yarmalenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A shot to the body from Yarmalenko misses
enabling Dankovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Dankovich misses with a hook.
Dankovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yarmalenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarmalenko checks a leg kick.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yarmalenko lands with a nice body kick.
Yarmalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Dankovich avoids the body shot from Yarmalenko.
A solid body kick from Yarmalenko.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dankovich is just out of range.
Dankovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yarmalenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dankovich loads up on a big right hand but Yarmalenko slips the punch.#KD2#
Yarmalenko drops Dankovich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dankovich looks back up at him and smiles so Yarmalenko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarmalenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dankovich throws a right hand that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dankovich avoids the body shot from Yarmalenko.
Dankovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yarmalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Dankovich moves out of range easily.
Yarmalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarmalenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dankovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dankovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarmalenko at a distance.
Yarmalenko checks a low kick from Dankovich.#T1#
Yarmalenko connects with a single shot there.
Dankovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yarmalenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Dankovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yarmalenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dankovich throws a shot from downtown. Yarmalenko moves away and avoids it.
Dankovich connects with a body shot that sends Yarmalenko's belly button to the back.
That kick from Yarmalenko tenderised Dankovich's leg. Dankovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yarmalenko scores with a body shot.
Dankovich misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Donk. Dankovich catches Yarmalenko right on the button with a cross.
Yarmalenko cracks a nice hook into Dankovich's ribs.
Dankovich misses with a hook.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Dankovich
and Yarmalenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yarmalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarmalenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Yarmalenko lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Yarmalenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dankovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Dankovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yarmalenko misses with a body kick.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yarmalenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dankovich throws a good cross that connects.
Yarmalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Yarmalenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dankovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Yarmalenko slips a jab from Dankovich.
Look low, kick high! Yarmalenko uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dankovich tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Yarmalenko is absolutely delighted - when Dankovich wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Franjic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dankovich blocks a jab.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Franjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franjic jabs at Dankovich's body.
Franjic lands with a good body shot.
Franjic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dankovich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dankovich walks into a straight right hand from Franjic.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Franjic lands with a hook. Dankovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Franjic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Franjic takes one to the chin there.
Franjic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Dankovich saw that one coming.
Franjic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franjic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dankovich flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dankovich is out cold! Franjic holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1##CL#
Labradoodle has closed the distance and engaged Dankovich in a clinch.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Labradoodle on the inside.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich working aggressively here. #TD#
Labradoodle pulls guard successfully.
Dankovich is looking to stand up but Labradoodle won't let him.
Labradoodle looking for a sweep. Not yet Labradoodle, not yet.
Labradoodle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labradoodle continues to stall.#T1#
Labradoodle wants to sweep here but Dankovich controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Labradoodle closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Labradoodle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dankovich walks away with a smile on his face. Labradoodle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Labradoodle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich loads up on a big right hand but Labradoodle slips the punch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Labradoodle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dankovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Labradoodle has Dankovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Labradoodle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but Dankovich won't allow it.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Labradoodle is breathing heavily.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.#T3#
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Labradoodle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Labradoodle's gas tank.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
Labradoodle takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labradoodle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body. Labradoodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dankovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Labradoodle closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Labradoodle blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Labradoodle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Labradoodle misses with a body punch.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Labradoodle.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to stall.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labradoodle pushes Dankovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Labradoodle takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Labradoodle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labradoodle blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Labradoodle's head.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labradoodle tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich. #T2#
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Labradoodle controls his hands.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labradoodle.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.#T3#
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Labradoodle avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich works on Labradoodle's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Labradoodles head.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labradoodle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Labradoodle avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dankovich connects with the punch.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankovich misses the target.
Dankovich throws a front kick that sends Labradoodle stumbling back into the cage.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich is having none of it.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labradoodle.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich moves away
and Dankovich counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labradoodle tries to clinch up
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Labradoodle's knee momentarily.
Dankovich with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich moves out of range. #CL#
Labradoodle takes the fight into the clinch.
Labradoodle is leaning against Dankovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Labradoodle is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Labradoodle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Labradoodle fails to land.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labradoodle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Labradoodle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Labradoodle's head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Labradoodle controls his hands.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Labradoodle controls the action.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Labradoodle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labradoodle is trying to pull guard but Dankovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Labradoodle tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Labradoodle back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Labradoodle has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labradoodle.#T4#
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Labradoodle 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!
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Labradoodle has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labradoodle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Labradoodle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Labradoodle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Labradoodle prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy Labradoodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dankovich misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labradoodle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Dankovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dankovich 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Dankovich!
A relieved looking Vasil Dankovich 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: RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Dankovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries to bum rush Dankovich with a series of wild strikes but Dankovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dankovich throws a right hand that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich misses with a wild body shot.
Dankovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dankovich misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook. Dankovich ducked under it nicely.
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dankovich throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Dankovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dankovich swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dankovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith clobbers Dankovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dankovich misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dankovich! Smith lets Dankovich back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dankovich is rocked!
Smith looks to land a combination but Dankovich avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dankovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Dankovich wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dankovich circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich cracks Smith with a good jab.
Dankovich misses with a leg kick.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab lands there for Smith.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with the combination.
Dankovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a hook
and Dankovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Dankovich avoids it well. #T3#
Dankovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a combination #CL#
and Dankovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dankovich.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Dankovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dankovich circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Dankovich tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith 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!
Smith looks to land a combination. Dankovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Dankovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Oliver Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dankovich counters with a left to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Dankovich lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Oliver Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Dankovich misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Dankovich lands a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Dankovich.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Smith is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Dankovich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Dankovich celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasil Dankovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Oliver Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'.

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Dankovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rollo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dankovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Dankovich sends Rollo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let Rollo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rollo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich drops Rollo with a huge uppercut! Rollo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dankovich is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
A very excited looking Vasil Dankovich 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: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Zero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dankovich is fending him off so far but Zero persists. Nope, Dankovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero swinging wildly here.
Zero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dankovich counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Dankovich closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich tries to work over Zero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dankovich pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dankovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero looks to throw a body kick
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zero's knee momentarily.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero throws a head kick but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body. Zero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zero looks winded!
Dankovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zero shoots for a takedown but Dankovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasil Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
A jab from Dankovich finds it's way through Zero's defenses.
Zero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zero tries to clinch but Dankovich moves away #KD#
and Dankovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Zero toppling to the canvas! Zero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dankovich finish him?!#ROC#Zero is rocked!
Dankovich flashes Zero a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zero's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zero crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dankovich punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!

Event: RISE 66:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Dankovich throws out a leg kick but Spartakov moves out of range and Dankovich only half commits.
Spartakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to move into range but Spartakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Spartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dankovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Spartakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dankovich's face.
Spartakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Dankovich blocks with his arms.
Spartakov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spartakov avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Spartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dankovich.
Spartakov is looking to control Dankovich's arms but Dankovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartakov has his back to the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dankovich is leaning against Spartakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Spartakov.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
Dankovich managing to block the knees to the body from Spartakov.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Spartakov stalling in the clinch but Dankovich improves position.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartakov landing knees to the body.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dankovich.
Spartakov is breathing heavily.
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Dankovich.
Spartakov looking to slow down the pace here.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spartakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Dankovich blocks with his arms. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards. #BC2#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich looks to throw the jab but Spartakov is out of range.
Dankovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dankovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dankovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Spartakov misses.
Dankovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Dankovich clobbers Spartakov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Spartakov - just one landing.
Spartakov throws a hook but Dankovich avoids it easily.
Spartakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Spartakov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartakov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dankovich. Dankovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Dankovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Dankovich gets a clinch.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartakovs head.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Spartakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Spartakov missing with knees to the body.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4##BC2#
Dankovich breaks the clinch.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartakov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spartakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dankovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spartakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dankovich throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dankovich - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dankovich. Spartakov shrugs it off though.
Dankovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spartakov in his tracks. #CL2#
Dankovich pushes Spartakov up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Dankovich connects with a right hand. Spartakov shakes it off.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartakov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dankovich at a distance.
Spartakov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dankovich.#CL2#
Dankovich has managed to clinch.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dankovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spartakov slows down the pace here.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spartakov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartakov controls his hands.
Dankovich is breathing heavily.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries to work over Spartakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov is looking to control Dankovich's arms but Dankovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartakov has his back to the cage.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Spartakov digs a right hand into Dankovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dankovich's gas tank.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spartakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartakov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spartakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spartakov landing knees to the body.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spartakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spartakov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spartakov trying to land knees to the body.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dankovich's face.
Spartakov tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Spartakov back against the cage.
Spartakov wants to stall.
Dankovich misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dankovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartakov lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Dankovich closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartakov presses Dankovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spartakov blocks it.
Spartakov is struggling to control the position.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartakov stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Spartakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dankovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Spartakov lands a left hand.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands a shot to the body.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartakov controls his hands.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov just leaning against Dankovich, taking a breather.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spartakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dankovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Spartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Spartakov working aggressively here.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Dankovich works on Spartakov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartakov lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartakov controls his hands.
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 Mikail Spartakov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dankovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Dankovich drives through and clinches with Spartakov against the cage.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov lands a body shot.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartakovs head.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartakov controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Spartakov.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartakov pushes Dankovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spartakov looking to slow down the pace here.
Dankovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dankovich. #T1#
Spartakov is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Spartakov - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dankovich.
Dankovich blocks a body shot from Spartakov.
Dankovich takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartakov blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dankovich is keeping busy.
Spartakov scores with a shot to the side of Dankovich's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dankovich as Spartakov tries to tie him up.
Spartakov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartakov lands a knee to the body.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spartakov avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dankovich presses Spartakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartakov lands a right hand.
Spartakov landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov.
Spartakov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dankovich managing to block the knees to the body from Spartakov.
A short uppercut from Spartakov. #T3#
Dankovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spartakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dankovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spartakov lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov pushes Dankovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spartakov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dankovich is defending well for now.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Dankovich blocks with his arms.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Spartakov.
Spartakov lands a right hand.
Spartakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Spartakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dankovich's face.
Spartakov tries to work over Dankovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spartakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Spartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Spartakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spartakov avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikail Spartakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spartakov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Dankovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jankens is out of range.
Dankovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Jankens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jankens blocks a leg kick.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the head.
Jankens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Dankovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dankovich.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Jankens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Jankens is breathing heavily.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich gets through Jankens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Jankens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jankens's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankens.
Jankens jumps guard but Dankovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Jankens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Jankens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jankens's gas tank.
Jankens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dankovich pushes Jankens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jankens takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Dankovich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich pushes Jankens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Dankovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside. #ROC2#Jankens is rocked!
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jankens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich lands a body punch.
Dankovich is leaning against Jankens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jankens seems to have got his legs back now.
Jankens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich digs a right hand underneath Jankens's ribcage. Jankens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dankovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankens or not.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankens backwards. #BC2#
Dankovich breaks the clinch.
Vasil Dankovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dankovich stuns Jankens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Jankens walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dankovich! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!

Event: -GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Moron lands with a hook. Dankovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Moron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moron.
Dankovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moron prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Moron.
Moron blocking some punches.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Moron controls his hands.
A short right from Moron.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Moron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dankovich's efforts to push away.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dankovich tries to break the clinch but Moron is controlling the position.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Moron lands a body shot.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Moron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich. #T1#
Moron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich takes a shot to the head.
Moron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moron throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Moron lands a body shot.
Dankovich is breathing heavily.
A short right from Moron. #CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Moron lands a nice uppercut.
Moron lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Moron.
Moron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dankovichs head.
Moron is leaning against Dankovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Moron lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Dankovich is rocked!
A short right from Moron on the inside.
Oh Dankovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moron lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dankovich to his knees! Moron keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Retarded Moron!

Event: - GFC 1-
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Dankovich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nakuset if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Dankovich.
Nakuset looks winded!
Dankovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dankovich lands with a good body shot.
Dankovich keeps Nakuset at a distance using the push kick.
Dankovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dankovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakuset takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dankovich delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dankovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dankovich.
A nice leg kick from Dankovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dankovich lands a jab to Nakuset's midsection.
Dankovich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dankovich. #T1#
Good leg kick by Dankovich.
Nakuset chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dankovich can pounce on him.
Dankovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakuset looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dankovich keeps Nakuset at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dankovich.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dankovich thows a body kick. Nakuset tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nakuset takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakuset should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dankovich lands a leg kick that knocks Nakuset off balance momentarily.
Nakuset ducks right into an uppercut from Dankovich. #CUT#It looks like Maqtawek Nakuset has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakuset takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dankovich lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Dankovich with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Dankovich has Nakuset up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakuset is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakuset.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakuset backwards.
Dankovich gets through Nakuset's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Nakuset's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakuset's gas tank.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Dankovich cracks a nice hook into Nakuset's ribs.
Nakuset has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a leg kick which misses Nakuset's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakuset tries to avoid it.
Dankovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakuset with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Dankovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Nakuset toppling to the canvas! Nakuset scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dankovich finish him?!
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dankovich. #KD#
Dankovich feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nakuset sprawling to the canvas! Nakuset rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dankovich finish him?! #ROC#Nakuset is rocked!
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakuset tries to get into range but Dankovich steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nakuset! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dankovich scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!

Event: GFC 205 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Dankovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dankovich. That's going to slow Carter down.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dankovich as he avoids it easily.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Dankovich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dankovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carter looks winded!
Dankovich lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Dankovich drops Carter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carter looks back up at him and smiles so Dankovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Darren Carter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dankovich feints a jab and as Carter dips his head, Dankovich unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Carter right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Carter falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dankovich smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vasil Dankovich!

Event: GFC 155-205 tournament round 2
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Beast misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beast looks for the body kick but Dankovich saw that one coming.
Dankovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dankovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dankovich throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crunch! Beast slams his shin into Dankovich's torso.
Beast misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dankovich.
Dankovich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast misses with a head kick.
Dankovich avoids a kick to the body.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Don Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beast moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Beast.
Dankovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Dankovich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Dankovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dankovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast tries to land a front kick but Dankovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beast pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dankovich moves out of range of the body kick from Beast.
Dankovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Dankovich throws a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dankovich counters with a low kick, right behind Beast 's knee.
Jab by Dankovich.
Dankovich looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Dankovich throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Don Beast has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dankovich lands with a shot to the body.
Beast is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dankovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich blocks the body kick.
Dankovich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dankovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast throws a head kick but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dankovich throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dankovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beast checks it well.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dankovich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dankovich with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Dankovich.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dankovich.
Beast 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.
Beast misses with a head kick.
Dankovich pounces like a tiger and cracks Beast with a vicious hook! Beast is down but not out! Dankovich follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasil Dankovich!

Event: NRC 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Ritola.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dankovich.
It appears Dankovich was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ritola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dankovich.
A nice leg kick from Dankovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dankovich scores with a kick to the body.
Ritola looks winded!#KD#
Dankovich sends Ritola crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let Ritola up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankovich looks to throw a body kick
and Ritola counters with a thumping low kick.
Ritola tried to score with a low kick but Dankovich checks it.#KD#
Dankovich cracks Ritola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dankovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ritola to stand back up!#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dankovich can pounce on him.
Ritola is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
Dankovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ritola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ritola seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankovich throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Dankovich backing away here, and Ritola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dankovich throws a push kick but Ritola slaps the foot to one side.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Ritola is predictable there
and Dankovich counters with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Dankovich lands with a nice body punch.
Dankovich is looking to slow Ritola down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ritola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Ritola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Ritola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dankovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dankovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ritola's head.
Dankovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dankovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ritola will feel that in the morning.
Dankovich works Ritola's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dankovich feints and then cracks Ritola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ritola down.
Dankovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ritola 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.
Ritola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dankovich.
Dankovich thumps Ritola with a low kick.
Dankovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritola. That did some damage!#KD#
Dankovich drops Ritola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ritola looks back up at him and smiles so Dankovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T2#
Ritola switches off momentarily and Dankovich cracks him with a monster right hand! Ritola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dankovich dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dankovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!

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