Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durnin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yarmalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durnin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko drops back looking for a leg! Durnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durnin manages to kick Yarmalenko off! Yarmalenko jumps back into Durnin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko throws an elbow that misses. Durnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yarmalenko's guard. Nice move by Durnin!#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SU#
Durnin stands and steps away. Yarmalenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Durnin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durnin throws a body punch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Yarmalenko moves out of range as Durnin strikes.
Yarmalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durnin throws a jab when Yarmalenko was well out of range.
Durnin tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Durnin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Yarmalenko throws a fast counter high kick but Durnin manages to duck under it in time.
Durnin throws a combination that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Durnin misses.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Durnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durnin looks to land a body kick but Yarmalenko moved away.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Durnin is breathing heavily.
Yarmalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarmalenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Yarmalenko pushes Durnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.#BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Durnin as Yarmalenko shoots in.
Yarmalenko shoots in and drives through. Durnin sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durnin's guard.
Durnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some strikes from top position.
Durnin wants to stand but Yarmalenko is controlling the position.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durnin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durnin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Durnin won't allow Yarmalenko to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yarmalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Yarmalenko moves away and avoids it.
Durnin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durnin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durnin as he avoids it easily.
Durnin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yarmalenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durnin uses from the top position.
Yarmalenko is looking to stand up but Durnin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Durnin stands up from Yarmalenko's guard - Durnin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Durnin looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarmalenko! But no joy.
Naoise Durnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Durnin manages to get underhooks.
Yarmalenko is trying to drag Durnin to the mat but Durnin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naoise Durnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durnin looking to throw knees to the head but Yarmalenko is blocking nicely.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durnin.
Yarmalenko just leaning against Durnin, taking a breather.
Yarmalenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Durnin avoids the damage to the body.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but Durnin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yarmalenko can't get the takedown. #T2#
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Yarmalenko controls the action.
Yarmalenko managing to block the knees to the body from Durnin.
Yarmalenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Durnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Durnin.
Yarmalenko is breathing heavily.
Durnin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko avoiding damage as Durnin throws knees to the body.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durnin walks away with a smile on his face. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durnin throws a series of punches but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarmalenko looks for a takedown but Durnin sprawls well.#T3#
Durnin swings widly with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Durnin.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Durnin back against the cage and clinches.
Durnin has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Durnin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durnin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naoise Durnin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Durnin lands an elbow inside.
Durnin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durnin lands an elbow inside that Yarmalenko shrugs off.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin tries a knee to the head but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarmalenko ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
Durnin throws a body kick that misses.
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range nicely.
Durnin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Durnin against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durnin blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Durnin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Durnin tries to land a front kick but Yarmalenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yarmalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Durnin throws a good cross that connects.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Durnin.
A nice leg kick from Durnin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durnin looks to land a combination but Yarmalenko avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Yarmalenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yarmalenko tries to stand and escape but Durnin is controlling the position.
Durnin looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Yarmalenko throwing shots but Durnin is blocking nicely.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko wants to stand up but Durnin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Andriy Yarmalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durnin defends it well.
Durnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko. #T3#
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Yarmalenko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Durnin tries to land a leg kick but Yarmalenko saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin cracks Yarmalenko with a nice body shot.
Durnin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown.
A short right from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarmalenko throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Yarmalenko looking to score a takedown here. Durnin is defending well but Yarmalenko drives through and ends up in Durnin's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarmalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko has gone for a leg lock! Durnin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yarmalenko's guard.#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Yarmalenko is working an open guard so Durnin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Fang looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
A big left from Fang misses.
Yarmalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yarmalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yarmalenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fang throws out a loose jab but Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fang misses the body punch
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang throws out a leg kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range and Fang only half commits.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko needs to keep his hands up - Fang had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yarmalenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko postures up.#T1#
Yarmalenko prevents Fang from escaping the position.
Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yarmalenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fang gets back to half guard.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yarmalenko wants to pass the guard but Fang is defending well.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping busy.
Fang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Fang blocks nicely.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yarmalenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fang is proving hard to escape from.
Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Fang, not yet.
Fang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yarmalenko dives into side control.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yarmalenko with the ground and pound but Fang regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Fang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarmalenko seems to be working for a kimura but Fang defends the submission attempt.
Fang is looking to improve his position.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Fang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yarmalenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that Fang semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarmalenko.
And Yarmalenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Fang blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Fang.
Yarmalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donk. Fang catches Yarmalenko right on the button with a cross.
Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yarmalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fang is looking to chop away at Yarmalenko's legs. #CL2#
Fang takes the fight into the clinch.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Fang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Fang.
Yarmalenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fang is keeping busy.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Fang misses with a looping left.
Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarmalenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fang thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Fang misses its intended target.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch there but Fang circles away.
Xue Fang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fang jabs Yarmalenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Yarmalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Fang drops Yarmalenko with a naaaaasty hook - Yarmalenko is in real trouble here! Fang dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xue Fang!
Xue Fang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bacolod sprawls well. Bacolod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yarmalenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Bacolod can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Yarmalenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Bacolod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yarmalenko just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko is trying to trip Bacolod. He has hold of a leg but Bacolod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yarmalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bacolod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Bacolod has Yarmalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yarmalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarmalenko has double underhooks. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yarmalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Yarmalenko. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt. #T2#
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yarmalenko defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Yarmalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yarmalenko jumps into guard, dragging Bacolod to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
Bacolod throwing strikes but missing.
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Yarmalenko keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass. #ES2#
Yarmalenko kicks Bacolod off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into Bacolod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bacolod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod looks to land a combination. Yarmalenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Yarmalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Yarmalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacolod but Bacolod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacolod swivels and escapes.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yarmalenko tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yarmalenko to the ground. Yarmalenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bacolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Yarmalenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Yarmalenko rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bacolod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yarmalenko, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko gets control of Bacolod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yarmalenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bacolod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bacolod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarmalenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Bacolod in side control, throwing shots but Yarmalenko defends.
Yarmalenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Bacolod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Bacolod trying to control the action but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Bacolod crashes against the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bacolod wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bacolod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod. #TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.#T3##ES#
Bacolod pushes Yarmalenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bacolod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yarmalenko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacolod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yarmalenko to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yarmalenko smiles and moves away.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Yarmalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bacolod.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yarmalenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yarmalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Yarmalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarmalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yarmalenko.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bacolod is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yarmalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacolod, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Yarmalenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarmalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yarmalenko is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Yarmalenko circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Yarmalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarmalenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bacolod shoots and misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Bacolod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Bacolod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yarmalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yarmalenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod wants a takedown. #T3#
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yarmalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Yarmalenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod looking to pass the guard.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bacolod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarmalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yarmalenko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Bacolod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Red Eagle gets tackled into the cage by Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red Eagle digs a right hand into Yarmalenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarmalenko's gas tank.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Yarmalenko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Red Eagle back against the cage and clinches.
Red Eagle presses Yarmalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Red Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Red Eagle lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Red Eagle gets through Yarmalenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Red Eagle rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle. #T1#
A short left from Red Eagle.
Yarmalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Red Eagle digs a right hand into Yarmalenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarmalenko's gas tank. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Yarmalenko shoots in but Red Eagle avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Red Eagle rushes Yarmalenko and presses him up against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarmalenko is looking for a takedown.
Chief Red Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Red Eagle. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Yarmalenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#Andriy Yarmalenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch. #CL#
Yarmalenko gets tackled into the cage by Red Eagle. Red Eagle maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarmalenko. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Red Eagle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a head punch that misses.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
Red Eagle tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Red Eagle's face. #T3#
Red Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Yarmalenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Red Eagle down to the mat. Red Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Red Eagle has Yarmalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Red Eagle wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yarmalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Yarmalenko keeps it at a distance.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Red Eagle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Red Eagle tries to clinch
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Red Eagle backing up. Red Eagle nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Yarmalenko. #CL#
Red Eagle clinches up with Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Yarmalenko blocks a body shot from Red Eagle. #T4#
Red Eagle has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle.
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!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle pushes Yarmalenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Nice uppercut lands for Babinski. That snapped Yarmalenko's head back.
Babinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babinski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yarmalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarmalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yarmalenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babinski defends well and Yarmalenko ends up having to push Babinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Babinski working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut.
Babinski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski can't break the clinch. #TD#
Yarmalenko drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Babinski gets to his feet - Yarmalenko follows without any prompting. #CL#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD#
Yarmalenko has clasped his hands together around Babinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski tries to escape but Yarmalenko is in control. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Babinski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Yarmalenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Babinski to his feet. #CL#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.#T2#
Yarmalenko misses with the combination.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko staying out of range there.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yarmalenko.
Jab from Babinski.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yarmalenko is defended easily by Babinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yarmalenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarmalenko tries to bum rush Babinski with a series of wild strikes but Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Babinski.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Babinski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
It looked like Yarmalenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yarmalenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Babinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yarmalenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarmalenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yarmalenko shoots for a takedown but Babinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski can't break the clinch.
Babinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Yarmalenko won't allow it. #BC#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarmalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yarmalenko tries to land a front kick but Babinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babinski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Babinski lands a big head kick that sends Yarmalenko tumbling to the mat! Babinski takes a step backwards and waves Yarmalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Babinski. #CL#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Babinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Babinski misses the jab.#CL#
Yarmalenko forces Babinski back against the cage and clinches.
Babinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babinski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko keeps control of Babinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Babinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a head kick by Babinski. #T2#
Babinski thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski. #CL#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babinski is trying to break free.
Babinski is trying to force a seperation but Yarmalenko has the dominant position.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Babinski throws the left hand but Yarmalenko avoids the punch easily.
Babinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Yarmalenko rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Yarmalenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timofey Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski throws a hook but Yarmalenko avoids it easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Yarmalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick from Yarmalenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Babinski. No joy for Yarmalenko on that attempt.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babinski. That one must have hurt.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarmalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babinski lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babinski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Babinski misses with a left hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yarmalenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarmalenko slips under a jab.#CL#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Babinski against the cage.
Babinski is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Babinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
Babinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarmalenko throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
Babinski scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski throws a wild body kick that Yarmalenko sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Yarmalenko instigates a clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Yarmalenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babinski misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Babinski circles away easily
and Babinski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yarmalenko feints a jab promting Babinski to slip. Yarmalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babinski is looking to slow Yarmalenko down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Babinski.
Babinski lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a two punch combo.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarmalenko's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
Babinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Babinski moves forwards but Yarmalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Babinski misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Babinski connects with a right hand. Yarmalenko shakes it off.#T4#
Babinski leaves Yarmalenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Yarmalenko slips a straight right by Babinski.
Some wild striking there from Yarmalenko.
Babinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Timofey Babinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarmalenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Babinski tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Yarmalenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yarmalenko working the head with strikes.
Yarmalenko working the ground and pound but Goldberg is defending the strikes.
Yarmalenko working the strikes but Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yarmalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yarmalenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goldberg is just riding it out for now. Yarmalenko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko. #T1#
Yarmalenko throws a strike but Goldberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yarmalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yarmalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yarmalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yarmalenko's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yarmalenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Yarmalenko's brow. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarmalenko wants to stand but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Goldberg works over Yarmalenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldberg stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
Goldberg postures up in Yarmalenko's guard and throws a big left but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Yarmalenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Yarmalenko!#REVB#
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it. #T3#
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yarmalenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Yarmalenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Yarmalenko throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldberg! #REVR#
Yarmalenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Goldberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Goldberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yarmalenko regains half guard, as Goldberg was trying to land strikes.
Yarmalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Yarmalenko dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Goldberg working Yarmalenko over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Yarmalenko pulls Goldberg into guard.
Yarmalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg postures up in Yarmalenko's guard and throws a big left but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Goldberg stands up over Yarmalenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Yarmalenko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goldberg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
Yarmalenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldberg or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Yarmalenko blocks a body shot from Goldberg. #TD2#
Yarmalenko drags the fight down to the ground.
Goldberg throws a strike but Yarmalenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yarmalenko wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yarmalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yarmalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Yarmalenko throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andriy Yarmalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Yarmalenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yarmalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely. #T3#
Yarmalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yarmalenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goldberg uses from the top position. #T4#
Goldberg stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yarmalenko can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Yarmalenko pushes Goldberg off and gets back to his feet.
Goldberg takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Yarmalenko rushes Goldberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarmalenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldberg pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Yarmalenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yarmalenko manages to end up in side control.
Goldberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yarmalenko throws an elbow but Goldberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yarmalenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldberg's guard.#ROC2#Goldberg is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Goldberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Yarmalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Yarmalenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Goldberg covers up, he's hurt! Yarmalenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Yarmalenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Yarmalenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!

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

#R1#
Jenkins clobbers Yarmalenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Yarmalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Yarmalenko's shoulder, as Yarmalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Yarmalenko.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarmalenko.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yarmalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Yarmalenko in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Yarmalenko lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Jenkins rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko. #T1#
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Yarmalenko 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yarmalenko is defending well for now.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yarmalenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Yarmalenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yarmalenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins prevents Yarmalenko from getting back to his feet.
Yarmalenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yarmalenko tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jenkins stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins prevents Yarmalenko from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to control but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.#CL#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Yarmalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Tommy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarmalenko.
Both fighters circling a little - Yarmalenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarmalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range. #CL#
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko maintains the clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Andriy Yarmalenko's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jenkins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yarmalenko manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins tries to hold on but Yarmalenko postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Yarmalenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yarmalenko unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Yarmalenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A control attempt from Jenkins but he's now mounted!
Yarmalenko scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Jenkins's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yarmalenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Yarmalenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenkins taking shots to the head.
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 Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Adams cracks Yarmalenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Adams throws a hook but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Yarmalenko into the cage.
Adams misses the jab.
Yarmalenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yarmalenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Yarmalenko's shoulder, as Yarmalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Yarmalenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yarmalenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Yarmalenko to the canvas! Yarmalenko doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Adams keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Adams!
A very excited looking Callum Adams 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 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Knudsvig tries to move into range but Yarmalenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsvig scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarmalenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knudsvig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Knudsvig clinches with his opponent.
Yarmalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko. #T1#
Yarmalenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knudsvig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko is pressed against the cage. Knudsvig pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Yarmalenko! Two more big strikes from Knudsvig and Yarmalenko crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook but Yarmalenko avoids it easily.
Yarmalenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Yarmalenko avoids it easily.
Yarmalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yarmalenko duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarmalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarmalenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Yarmalenko's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Luciano misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Yarmalenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Yarmalenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Yarmalenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Yarmalenko saw that one coming.
Yarmalenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Yarmalenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luciano throws the left hand but Yarmalenko avoids the punch easily.
Yarmalenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.#CL#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Yarmalenko blocks a body shot from Luciano. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarmalenko scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Yarmalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarmalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarmalenko 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. #T3#
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Tony Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Yarmalenko.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarmalenko.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Yarmalenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Yarmalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarmalenko.
Luciano lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Yarmalenko is looking to close the distance but Luciano sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Yarmalenko crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Yarmalenko is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tony Luciano!
An out of breath Tony Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Woerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarmalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yarmalenko misses with a wild combination.
Woerner flicks out a counter leg kick but Yarmalenko steps away.
Yarmalenko scores with a jab. Woerner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yarmalenko throws a leg kick which misses Woerner's front leg but catches the back leg as Woerner tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Woerner misses
letting Yarmalenko counter with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Woerner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woerner connects with a solid leg kick.
Yarmalenko misses with a head kick.
Yarmalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woerner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woerner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woerner jabs Yarmalenko right on the nose. Yarmalenko blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.#T1#
Woerner wants to land a leg kick but Yarmalenko is out of range.
Woerner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yarmalenko is out of range.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut
and Woerner counters with a straight right hand.
Yarmalenko checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Yarmalenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woerner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yarmalenko is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick from Woerner lands but Yarmalenko takes it in his stride.
Yarmalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner.
Woerner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woerner slips under a jab.
Yarmalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woerner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarmalenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Woerner.
Woerner scores with a head kick. Yarmalenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Woerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Woerner stuns Yarmalenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Yarmalenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woerner finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarmalenko's head.
Woerner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Woerner gets a clinch.
Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Yarmalenko backwards.
Yarmalenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woerner lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land.
Yarmalenko lands with a light punch inside.
Yarmalenko scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Woerner scores with a leg kick.
Woerner scores with a shot to the body.
Woerner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Yarmalenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woerner misses with a low kick.
Woerner throws a sloppy body shot
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko misses with a hook. Woerner ducked under it nicely.
Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarmalenko works Woerner's body with a nice hook.
Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Woerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarmalenko manages to avoid it.#T4##KD#
Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Woerner tumbling to the mat! Yarmalenko takes a step backwards and waves Woerner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Woerner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woerner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Woerner limp body while Yarmalenko jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Berthier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yarmalenko cracks Berthier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarmalenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berthier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarmalenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Yarmalenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Berthier closes the distance and clinches.
Yarmalenko blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Berthier moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Berthier 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a straight right hand.
Berthier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarmalenko can pounce on him. #CL#
Berthier closes the distance and pushes Yarmalenko back into the cage.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Yarmalenko lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yarmalenko swings widly with a right hand
and Berthier counters with a series of strikes. Yarmalenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Yarmalenko throws a combination that misses
and Berthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko 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!#CL#
Berthier rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Berthier has been cut.
Berthier throws a head punch that misses.
Berthier throws an elbow but it misses.
Berthier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yarmalenko's efforts to push away.
Yarmalenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berthier's elbow.
Yarmalenko misses with some punches.
Yarmalenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yarmalenko is trying to stall.
Yarmalenko trying to stall but Berthier improves his position.
Yarmalenko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Yarmalenko throws a head punch that misses.
Berthier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarmalenko blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berthier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yarmalenko's brow.
Berthier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yarmalenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yarmalenko drops to his knees and Berthier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Berthier!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Berthier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Cozad misses with a body shot
and Yarmalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarmalenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Yarmalenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Cozad should have avoided that one.
Yarmalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Cozad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarmalenko with a body shot.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarmalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cozad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Yarmalenko saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cozad looks winded!#T1#
Yarmalenko swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarmalenko misses its target.
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Yarmalenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cozad lands a right hook to the body.
Cozad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yarmalenko is looking to wear down Cozad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick from Yarmalenko lands but Cozad takes it in his stride.
Cozad 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.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Yarmalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cozad! Yarmalenko lets Cozad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cozad misses with a hook. Yarmalenko ducked under it nicely.
Yarmalenko slips a jab and a cross from Cozad.
Yarmalenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
A head kick misses from Yarmalenko.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Yarmalenko misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Yarmalenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Cozad tumbling to the mat! Yarmalenko takes a step backwards and waves Cozad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whack! Yarmalenko lands a heavy head kick that drops Cozad. The ref tackles Yarmalenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cozad was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: RISE 125
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Spartakov throws a head kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yarmalenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spartakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yarmalenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Spartakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarmalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartakov punishes Yarmalenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartakov misses with a double jab
and Yarmalenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarmalenko manages to avoid it.
Spartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spartakov throws a sloppy head kick and Yarmalenko moves out of range easily.
Yarmalenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yarmalenko avoids the body shot from Spartakov.
Spartakov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yarmalenko counter with a right hand.
Mikail Spartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarmalenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartakov loads up on a big right hand but Yarmalenko slips the punch.
Spartakov lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yarmalenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spartakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Spartakov throws an off balance right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yarmalenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spartakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarmalenko jabs Spartakov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yarmalenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yarmalenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartakov in the body.
Spartakov is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Yarmalenko. #CUT2#Mikail Spartakov's cut is getting worse.
Yarmalenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spartakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spartakov misses with a leg kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartakov thuds a left hand into Yarmalenko's body.
Spartakov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov swings for the body but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yarmalenko dips to his left and cracks Spartakov with an uppercut!#CUT2#Mikail Spartakov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Spartakov.#T2#
Yarmalenko misses with a wild body shot.
Spartakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarmalenko. #KD#
Spartakov lands a big uppercut and Yarmalenko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yarmalenko looks OK. Spartakov waves Yarmalenko back to his feet!#ROC#Yarmalenko is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Yarmalenko drops his hands momentarily. Spartakov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Yarmalenko staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Yarmalenko doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikail Spartakov!

Event: RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleximario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick.
Fleximario throws out a leg kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range and Fleximario only half commits. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has Fleximario up against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yarmalenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yarmalenko misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko misses with a body punch.
Yarmalenko misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleximario.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yarmalenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Yarmalenko.
Fleximario scores with a shot to the side of Yarmalenko's head. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Fleximario cracks Yarmalenko with a nice body shot.
Yarmalenko looks winded!#T1#
Fleximario prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko.
Fleximario scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Fleximario feints and then cracks Yarmalenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yarmalenko down.
Fleximario scores with the left hand. Yarmalenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleximario scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yarmalenko misses with a wild body shot.
Yarmalenko thows a leg kick but Fleximario checks it
and Fleximario counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarmalenko's knee momentarily.
Yarmalenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fleximario checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Yarmalenko does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario connects with a body shot that sends Yarmalenko's belly button to the back.
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Fleximario wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleximario moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fleximario just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fleximario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarmalenko.
Fleximario lands a slapping body shot.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Fleximario connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Fleximario throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yarmalenko misses with a looping left.
Yarmalenko misses with a kick to the body
and Fleximario counters with a big right hand! Oh Yarmalenko is in trouble here! Fleximario follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
After winning the bout, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOP PEAK
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Yarmalenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yarmalenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Yarmalenko misses with a wild combination.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range nicely.
Yarmalenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yarmalenko misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yarmalenko misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yarmalenko digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarmalenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Yarmalenko slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Yarmalenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarmalenko lands a front kick.
Yarmalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarmalenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarmalenko digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko misses the jab.
Yarmalenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hall with a jab.#T1#
Hall throws the left hand but Yarmalenko avoids the punch easily.
Yarmalenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarmalenko misses with a head kick.
Yarmalenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yarmalenko thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Yarmalenko.
Hall throws a series of punches but Yarmalenko avoids them all with ease.
Yarmalenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall throws a body punch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Yarmalenko is looking to land body kicks.
Yarmalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarmalenko keeps Hall at a distance using the push kick.
Andriy Yarmalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Yarmalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Hall to the canvas! Yarmalenko follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: IFC Thursday Throwdown 22/09
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1#
Benyam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yarmalenko.
Benyam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benyam is looking to land body kicks.
Yarmalenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yarmalenko digs a good hook to Benyam's body.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benyam finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benyam throws a looping overhand right but Yarmalenko ducks down to avoid it.
Yarmalenko wants to clinch up but Benyam keeps it at a distance.
Benyam thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Yarmalenko clinches up against the ropes.
Yarmalenko scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Einku Benyam has been cut.
Benyam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yarmalenko working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko is struggling to control the position.
Yarmalenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benyam is defending well for now.
Yarmalenko lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benyam tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Benyam takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Benyam is rocked!
Yarmalenko lands a big knee to the head and Benyam goes down! Yarmalenko pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Iron Fist Championship 8
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Yarmalenko leaves Wulong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wulong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wulong throws a sloppy head kick
and Wulong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wulong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and pushes Wulong back into the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulong or not.
Yarmalenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face. #CUT#It looks like Han Wulong has been cut.
Wulong looks winded!
Wulong wants a takedown.
Andriy Yarmalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Wulong.
Yarmalenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wulong up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko lands with a right to the head.
Wulong takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Yarmalenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Yarmalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulong backwards.
Yarmalenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands a body punch.
Yarmalenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wulong backwards.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yarmalenko obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands a right hand.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulong or not.
Yarmalenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Yarmalenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wulong backwards. #ROC#Wulong is rocked!
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Wulong is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarmalenko finish him?
Yarmalenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Wulong seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Yarmalenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yarmalenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yarmalenko scores with a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Wulong is trying to push Yarmalenko away but Yarmalenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yarmalenko lands a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Yarmalenko. #KD#
Yarmalenko drops Wulong with a big knee straight up the middle! Wulong is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Yarmalenko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yarmalenko grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wulong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Yarmalenko cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated Han Wulong had this to say: 'Shieeeeet'.

Event: Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch.
Yarmalenko is working Varga over against the cage.
Yarmalenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yarmalenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varga takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Varga prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko slows down the pace here.
Varga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Juan Varga has been cut.
Varga looking for a takedown.
Yarmalenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Varga backwards. #ROC#Varga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarmalenko finish him?
Yarmalenko digs a right hand into Varga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varga's gas tank.
Varga looks winded!
Yarmalenko lands a big knee! That's hurt Varga! Oh, he's all over the place! Yarmalenko lands another knee that sends Varga to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IFC Presents: Apocalypso 23.7
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
StraKos fails with the takedown
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
StraKos clinches up against the cage.
StraKos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yarmalenko is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yarmalenko.
Nice body punch from Yarmalenko - that landed with a thud.
StraKos is breathing heavily.
A short right from Yarmalenko on the inside.
StraKos being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
StraKos tries to score a body lock takedown but Yarmalenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands a nice uppercut.
Yarmalenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Yarmalenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Yarmalenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yarmalenko is pushing StraKos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andriy Yarmalenko.#CL#
StraKos closes the distance and pushes Yarmalenko back into the cage.
Yarmalenko lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yarmalenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt StraKos or not. #T2#
A short right from Yarmalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarmalenko lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#StraKos is rocked!
Yarmalenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh StraKos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yarmalenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yarmalenko is working StraKos over against the cage.
Yarmalenko just leaning against StraKos, taking a breather.
Yarmalenko managing to block the knees to the body from StraKos.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yarmalenko obliges.
StraKos seems to have got his legs back now.
Yarmalenko lands with a light punch inside.
A fake to the body and Yarmalenko gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for StraKos! He should get out! Another devastating knee and StraKos falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Yarmalenko stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Manger moves into range and clinches up with Yarmalenko.
Manger wants to take the fight to the mat but Yarmalenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yarmalenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yarmalenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yarmalenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yarmalenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manger backwards.
A short right from Yarmalenko on the inside.
Yarmalenko presses Manger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manger is breathing heavily.
Yarmalenko pushes Manger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yarmalenko digs a right hand underneath Manger's ribcage. Manger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yarmalenko jerks Manger to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Manger's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Yarmalenko steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: Snarf vs God - Money #3
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Maker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarmalenko at a distance.
Yarmalenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yarmalenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yarmalenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yarmalenko scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Maker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maker scores with a hook.
Maker swings for the body but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maker finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarmalenko's head.
Are you kidding me?! Maker ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Yarmalenko clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peace Maker!
A less than humble Peace Maker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Money - Additional - #1
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Yarmalenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Nysus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nysus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Nysus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yarmalenko's guard.
Nysus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yarmalenko is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Yarmalenko is working an open guard so Nysus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Nysus ducks under a wild hook from Yarmalenko.
Nysus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yarmalenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nysus staying out of range there.#T1##TD2#
Nysus looking to score a takedown here. Yarmalenko is defending well but Nysus drives through and ends up in Yarmalenko's guard.
Nysus wants to stand and escape but instead Yarmalenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nysus wants to sweep but no luck.
Nysus has his hands on Yarmalenko's head, controlling the position.
Nysus trying to strike off his back.
Nysus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Nysus is looking to stand up but Yarmalenko won't let him.
Yarmalenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nysus is looking to stand up but Yarmalenko won't let him. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nysus throws a shot to the body.
Nysus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yarmalenko throws a jab when Nysus was well out of range.
Nysus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Nysus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nysus wants to get up but he can't break Yarmalenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nysus wanted to stand there but Yarmalenko had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dio Nysus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yarmalenko misses the body punch
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nysus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dio Nysus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nysus lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Yarmalenko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nysus dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus!

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