Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 163
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
White misses with a looping left.
Rurik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rurik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
Rurik tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Rurik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rurik. Rurik obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rurik.
Rurik wants to clinch but White slips to the side#TD#
and White counters with a single leg into guard. Rurik didn't expect that.
Rurik has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White throws a strike but Rurik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
White is looking to take a break and control but Rurik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rurik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Rurik is not content to let White control the position.
White is nestled in close to Rurik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White wants to advance to full mount but Rurik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
White slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if White is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
White controlling the action here.
Rurik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Rurik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White working Rurik over with strikes.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White prevents Rurik from improving his position.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White throwing shots but Rurik is blocking nicely.
Rurik tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Rurik is not content to let White control the position.
Rurik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White lunges at Rurik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rurik's hand. #T5#
Rurik slips under a jab from White.
Rurik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but White blocks it well.#CL2#
Rurik clinches up against the cage.
White tries to pull guard but Rurik won't allow it.
Rurik lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Rurik.
Rurik misses with an uppercut #TD#
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rurik is keeping the position for now. #T6#
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White distracts Rurik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White 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.
White with a nice head shot there.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rurik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White. #SUB#
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rurik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
White looking to control. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rurik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rurik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rurik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rurik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
White working for submissions but it's allowed Rurik to get to half guard. #SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White wants to control but Rurik is keeping busy. #T9#
White tries to get to full guard but Rurik has control of the leg.
Rurik content to control rather than advance.
White moves into full guard. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Rurik defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray White dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rurik doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Rurik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy. #SUB#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rurik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
Rurik tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White with the ground and pound but Rurik uses the opportunity to regain guard.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Rurik has wrist control.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White controls from within his opponent's guard.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rurik keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rurik moves away from the strike by White.
A lazy body kick from Rurik #TD#
and White counters with a single leg into guard. Rurik didn't expect that.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rurik's head.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rurik's guard.
White looks to land a strike but Rurik avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurik can do to turn this around?
Rurik has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
Rurik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Rurik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rurik is keeping the position for now.
Rurik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Rurik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rurik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle here but Rurik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T5#
White sneaks back into half guard.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
White has his foot on Rurik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rurik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
White throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rurik escapes and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control!
White is looking for a sweep.#T6#
White is being controlled here.
White is trying to improve his position.
White being controlled for a moment.
White is looking for a sweep.#T7#
White is not content to let Rurik control the position.
White trying to control but Rurik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
White trying to control the action but Rurik just sinks the hooks in.
White tries to escape but Rurik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
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.
White tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Rurik has a good base and remains in mount.
Rurik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White has given up his back here.
Rurik tries to keep control of the position but White is staying busy.
Rurik is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape. #T9#
White trying to control the hands but Rurik won't let him.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Ray White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rurik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a hook but Rurik avoids it easily.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White shoots in but Rurik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Rurik counters with a body kick that stops White in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Rurik leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Rurik misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurik sprawls and moves away.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rurik moves into the clinch successfully.
Rurik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik misses with some punches.
Rurik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rurik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik lands a body shot.
Rurik lands a body punch.
Rurik lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Rurik.
Rurik lands a shot to the body.
Rurik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rurik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rurik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Rurik lands with a left to the head.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike.
White takes a shot to the head.
Rurik lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Rurik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rurik misses with a short punch on the inside.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Rurik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rurik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Rurik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
White misses with a hook.
Rurik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Rurik tries to clinch #TD#
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rurik's guard.
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!
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Rurik has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rurik holds on and takes a little breather.
White looking to pass the guard.
White wants to control from the top but Rurik keeps moving. #T5#
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rurik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
White controls Rurik momentarily but Rurik frees himself. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Rurik defends it easily. #SUB#
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rurik has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Rurik manages to pass to side control!#T6#
Rurik moves into full mount!
White tries to hold on but Rurik pushes him away.
White is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Rurik has a good base and remains in mount.
White sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Rurik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yaroslav Rurik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Rurik is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Rurik seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rurik misses with a hook.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White ducks under a wild hook from Rurik.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rurik counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off. #T8#
Rurik tries to clinch #TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rurik wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Rurik looking to control.
White trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom.
Rurik looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there. #T9#
Rurik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White distracts Rurik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rurik is looking to clinch.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rurik.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Rurik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 156
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Rurik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Rurik rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
A body shot lands from Rurik.
Rurik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love has had enough of the clinch but Rurik keeps him there for the moment.
Love misses with the head strike. #T1#
Love working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurik is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rurik misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rurik.
Rurik blocks a jab.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rurik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mason Love has been cut.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A jab from Love misses.
Rurik wants to counter the offense by Love and move into the clinch position.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rurik fails in his attempt to 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!#CL2#
Rurik rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Love tries to throw a body punch but Rurik avoids it by throwing Love back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Love lands a left hand.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Rurik pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Love tries to work over Rurik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rurik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurik throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Rurik.
Rurik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik. #BC#
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Love looks to throw the jab but Rurik is out of range. #T4#
Love loads up on a big right hand but Rurik slips the punch.
Love dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Rurik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rurik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik with a hook.
Rurik throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rurik.
Mason Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5#
Rurik lands a jab to the head.
Rurik throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Love misses with a hook. Rurik ducked under it nicely.
Rurik swings widly with a right hand
and Rurik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Rurik moves away and avoids it.
Rurik wants to clinch.#T6#
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rurik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rurik lands with a good body shot.
Rurik tries to clinch up.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Rurik closes the distance and pushes Love back into the cage.#BC#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Rurik counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Love is rocked!
Love misses with a straight right.
Rurik throws out a counter right but Love avoids it with no problem.#T7#
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Rurik counters with a body kick that stops Love in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Love tries to break the clinch but Rurik is controlling the position.
Rurik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love's efforts to push away.
Love blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love. #T8#
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands. #BC#
Love manages to break the clinch.
Rurik tries to clinch
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
Rurik tries to clinch but Love is having none of it.
Rurik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rurik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Love scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Love takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Love.#T9#
A left and a right from Love both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Rurik is rocked!
Rurik throws an off balance right hand
and Love counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love retains his bantamweight title!
Mason Love thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 150
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Rurik throws a leg kick #TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rurik wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rurik is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is fighting to break Rurik's control of his arms but Rurik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita postures up in Rurik's guard and throws a big left but Rurik blocks it.
Rurik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Mesquita is looking to pass into half guard but Rurik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rurik is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mesquita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rurik has passed into half guard!
Rurik wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita is looking to control Rurik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rurik wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Rurik keeps him under control.
Rurik is controlling the pace.
Rurik prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T3#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Rurik has passed into side control.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Rurik is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mesquita will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurik content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Rurik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Rurik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rurik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mesquita.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita jumps guard but Rurik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mesquita lands with a right to the head.
Rurik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rurik to keep the fight standing.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik tries a body shot but Mesquita blocks it. #TD#
Mesquita pulls Rurik into guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Rurik defends it easily. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mesquita has an active guard here but Rurik has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita with the active half guard here but Rurik passes nicely into side control.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Rurik has mounted him!
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rurik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back!
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Rurik trying to control.#T8#
Mesquita is trying to break free.
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T9#
Rurik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Rurik controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Rurik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rurik's guard. #REVR#
Rurik is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rurik throws a head kick that misses.
Rurik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rurik.
Mesquita connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Rurik, which made it look bad.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Rurik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Rurik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Rurik.
Rurik raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Rurik moved out of range.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rurik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mesquita doesn't seem bothered though.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rurik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rurik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rurik swivels and escapes.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Rurik shows good takedown defense.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Rurik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rurik! But no joy.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Rurik counters with a good, hard body kick but Mesquita shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rurik scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rurik did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
Rurik is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rurik!
Mesquita throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rurik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Rurik's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Rurik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing shots but Rurik is blocking nicely. #T4#
Rurik is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rurik defending well though.
Hugo Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rurik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita misses with a head shot. Rurik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Rurik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for subs off his back but Rurik has passed one foot through into half guard. #T5#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Rurik has passed into side control.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rurik's best efforts.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Rurik is controlling well. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rurik jumps into side control!
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Rurik has passed into mount! Damn!
Rurik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Rurik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita regains half guard.#T7#
Mesquita is trying to control but Rurik passes into side control!
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rurik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rurik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rurik passes into side control.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Rurik is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to hold on to Rurik's head to control him but Rurik postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurik pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Rurik is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rurik.
Mesquita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Rurik's body.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rurik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rurik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Mesquita throws a strike but Rurik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rurik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rurik being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Rurik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #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.#SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rurik defends it easily.
Rurik won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Rurik controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rurik avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rurik passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Rurik keeps him under control.
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rurik jumps into side control!
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mesquita is looking to control Rurik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mesquita won't allow Rurik to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rurik stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Rurik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurik pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Rurik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Rurik. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rurik drops his hands momentarily and Mesquita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rurik as he avoids it easily.
Rurik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rurik walks into a left hand.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesquita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T7#
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Rurik's head back.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Rurik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rurik continues to drive forward.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Mesquita.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mesquita throws a head punch that misses.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rurik walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hugo Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurik staying out of range there.#T8#
Mesquita misses with a hook. Rurik ducked under it nicely.
Rurik is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Rurik follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and Rurik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rurik swivels and escapes.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rurik as he avoids it easily.
Rurik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Rurik counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee. #T9#
Rurik throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Mesquita checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Rurik coming out on top.
Rurik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rurik wants it to stay on the feet.
Rurik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mesquita blocks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rurik.
Rurik looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rurik!
Hugo Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rurik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rurik is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugo Mesquita.
I think Rurik 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: TOF 142
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Faith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rurik.
A big left from Faith misses.
Rurik avoids the body shot from Faith.
Faith backing away here, and Rurik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rurik misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Faith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Rurik.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faith tries a knee to the head but Rurik blocks it.
Faith prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faith cracks Rurik with a nice body shot.
Rurik misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Rurik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rurik gets through Faith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rurik misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik tries to work over Faith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rurik avoiding damage as Faith throws knees to the body.
Rurik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faith looking to throw knees to the head but Rurik is blocking nicely.
Rurik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rurik misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rurik up against the cage.
Rurik scores with a shoulder strike.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Faith controls the action.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rurik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rurik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rurik as the two fighters clinch.
Faith tries to pull guard but Rurik won't allow it.
Rurik throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik blocks an elbow strike from Faith.
Faith looking to throw knees to the head but Rurik is blocking nicely.
Faith tries to pull guard but Rurik holds him up against the cage and eventually Faith drops back down to his feet.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rurik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rurik's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faith stalling in the clinch.
Faith is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarron Faith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Faith misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rurik. #ROC2#Faith is rocked!
Rurik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oh Faith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faith misses with an elbow strike.
Rurik pushes Faith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rurik.
Rurik digs a right hand underneath Faith's ribcage. Faith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Rurik.
Faith is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Rurik.
Rurik gets through Faith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rurik lands a nice uppercut.
Rurik lands a body punch.
Rurik throws a big uppercut that drops Faith! More strikes from Rurik and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Faith lies dazed against the cage as Rurik celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Mccann misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Mccann
and Rurik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mccann moves out of range of the leg kick from Rurik.
Rurik moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccann.
Rurik blocks the body kick.
Rurik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rurik misses the shot to the body.
Mccann moves away from the strike by Rurik.
Mccann throws a leg kick that misses.
Rurik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mccann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rurik avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Rurik tenderised Mccann's leg. Mccann is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rurik is able to avoid easily.
Mccann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rurik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccann scrambles back to his feet.
Mccann throws a leg kick
and Rurik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rurik. That's going to slow Mccann down.
Rurik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Rurik moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccann.
Mccann connects with a leg kick.
Mccann throws a leg kick but Rurik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mccann looks to land a body kick but Rurik moved away.
Mccann throws a leg kick
and Rurik counters with an inside leg kick.
Mccann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rurik counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Colton Mccann has been cut.
Mccann tries to work over Rurik's front leg with a kick but Rurik checks it.
Mccann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rurik throwing a counter right hand but Mccann manages to avoid it.
Mccann misses with a kick to the body.
Rurik half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mccann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mccann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rurik.
We've been told by Rurik's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Rurik lands a big uppercut and Mccann crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mccann looks OK. Rurik waves Mccann back to his feet!#ROC#Mccann is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rurik delivers a nice body kick.
Mccann is still on wobbly legs! Can Rurik finish him?
Mccann looks winded!
Rurik cracks Mccann with a left hook right on the temple and Mccann goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Rurik lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mccann is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Rurik feints and then cracks McBean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBean down.
McBean slips a straight right by Rurik.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurik scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Rurik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rurik - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for McBean. That snapped Rurik's head back.
Rurik staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Rurik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rurik throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McBean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBean is stalling in the full guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rurik is pulling down on McBean's head to control his posture.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik pulls McBean in to control the position.
Rurik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McBean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurik! #REVR#
McBean is looking for a sweep.
McBean wants to control but Rurik postures up.
Rurik tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rurik tries to stand but McBean controls the position and pulls Rurik into his guard. #SUB2#
McBean looking for a guillotine here but Rurik defends easily. #SUB2#
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rurik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McBean is tightening it up a little... Rurik has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rurik reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rurik taps out! Nice BJJ there by McBean!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Otto McBean!

Event: HFC 79:Caceres vs Graham
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rurik's half guard.
Rurik is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Rurik regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rurik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Rurik in his guard.#REVB#
Rurik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rurik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rurik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rurik is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magomedov.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rurik wants to stand but Magomedov has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is trying to control Rurik's posture but Rurik avoids it.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Rurik tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rurik avoids the strikes from the bottom by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rurik easily slips into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rurik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rurik avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Rurik controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Rurik pushes him away.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rurik. What's that going to do exactly?
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Rurik content just to control the position here.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Rurik pushes him away.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rurik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Rurik pushes him away.
Rurik controlling his opponent.
Magomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurik pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Rurik is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rurik pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rurik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rurik's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rurik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rurik lands with a right hand.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Rurik circles away easily
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rurik is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Rurik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rurik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Rurik there.#CUT2#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Rurik cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurik feints a jab and as Magomedov dips his head, Rurik unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Magomedov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Magomedov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rurik smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Rurik counters with a good low kick that Hernandez was not able to check.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rurik tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rurik misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Rurik is rocked!
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rurik is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?#CL2#
Rurik drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Hernandez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hernandez manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Rurik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rurik seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rurik is defending well.
Hernandez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rurik is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hernandez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Arturo Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Mogh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rurik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mogh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rurik.
Rurik moves out of range as Mogh strikes.
Rurik throws out a counter right but Mogh avoids it with no problem.
Rurik scores with the left hand. Mogh knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Worf Mogh has been cut.
A big right from Mogh misses.
Mogh misses with a hook
and Rurik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mogh throws a lazy uppercut
and Rurik counters with a thumping low kick.
Rurik misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Rurik is predictable there #TD#
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown. Rurik fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Rurik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mogh.
Mogh wants to pass the guard but Rurik is keeping the position.
Mogh trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mogh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rurik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mogh is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh has his hands clasped together around Rurik's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mogh tries to roll over but Rurik keeps him under control.
Rurik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mogh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rurik passes into side control!
Mogh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rurik's best efforts.#T3#
Mogh wants to get back to full guard.
Mogh wants to control but Rurik is keeping busy.
Rurik content to control rather than advance.
Rurik is thwarting Mogh's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rurik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rurik misses with a low kick as Mogh jumps back.
Mogh misses with a few strikes there.
Rurik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mogh misses with an uppercut.
Mogh backing away here, and Rurik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mogh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rurik moves away.
Rurik throws a counter combo.
Rurik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rurik scores with a decent looking hook.
Mogh with a hook.
Rurik cracks Mogh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mogh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mogh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mogh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rurik lands a nice looking body kick.
Rurik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Rurik.
Rurik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mogh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rurik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mogh.
A nice leg kick from Rurik, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rurik.
Rurik misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mogh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mogh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Mogh scores with a body shot.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rurik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mogh misses with an uppercut
and Rurik counters with a nice uppercut.
Rurik throws a wild body kick that Mogh sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the body from Rurik misses #TD#
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rurik is holding on to half guard well.
Mogh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mogh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rurik is just riding it out for now. Mogh eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Mogh working Rurik over with strikes.
Mogh thows a huge punch but Rurik dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Mogh.
Mogh misses with a head shot. Rurik uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurik is controlling Mogh's posture.#T3#
Mogh throws an elbow that misses. Rurik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mogh's guard. Nice move by Rurik!#REVB#
Rurik stopping the sweep attempt from Mogh.
Mogh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rurik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mogh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rurik is now in half guard.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rurik slows the pace down in half guard.
Rurik is thwarting Mogh's attempts to control the position.
Mogh tries to get to full guard but Rurik has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mogh is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Worf Mogh's cut.
That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rurik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mogh counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mogh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rurik, as that shot connected.
Rurik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Rurik does it's job there.
Mogh throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Mogh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rurik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mogh throws a lazy right hand but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Rurik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A low kick lands for Rurik.
Mogh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mogh misses with a body shot.
Rurik misses with a leg kick
and Rurik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Rurik is rocked!
Mogh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rurik counters with an inside leg kick.
Rurik is still on wobbly legs! Can Mogh finish him?
A big right from Mogh misses.
Mogh takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Rurik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rurik seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rurik.
Rurik lands with a nice body punch.
Mogh moves out of range of the body kick.
Mogh avoids a kick to the body.
Worf Mogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rurik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mogh.
Yaroslav Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Rurik lands a big head kick that sends Mogh tumbling to the mat! Rurik takes a step backwards and waves Mogh back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mogh is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mogh blocks a leg kick.
Rurik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mogh avoids a kick to the body.
Mogh throws a jab when Rurik was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rurik. Mogh shrugs it off though.
Rurik misses with an uppercut. Mogh saw that one coming.
Mogh is looking to counter punch.
Mogh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mogh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rurik.
Mogh slips a straight right by Rurik.
A little feinted left hand from Mogh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rurik throws a right hand that misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mogh looks to score with a jab to the body but Rurik is just out of range.
Mogh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yaroslav Rurik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Rurik.
Rurik misses with a body shot.
Rurik catches Mogh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rurik scores with a jab. Mogh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rurik throws the kick towards the body but Mogh avoids it.
Mogh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mogh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rurik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rurik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mogh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Rurik scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rurik.
Rurik scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mogh throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Rurik misses with a looping left.
Rurik throws a jab when Mogh was well out of range.
Mogh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh throws a lazy uppercut
and Mogh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Rurik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Rurik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tacarante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rurik manages to avoid it.
Rurik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tacarante scores with a decent looking hook.
Tacarante definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rurik moves into the clinch.
Rurik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but Rurik holds him up against the cage and eventually Tacarante drops back down to his feet.
Rurik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tacarante scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rurik.
Tacarante can't break the clinch.
Tacarante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurik throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
A right handed body shot lands from Rurik.
Tacarante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rurik scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacarante.
Rurik working aggressively here.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurik swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Tacarante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tacarante is looking to break free of the clinch but Rurik has double underhooks.
Rurik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rurik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rurik misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tacarante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rurik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tacarante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Rurik.
Rurik wants to clinch.
Tacarante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tacarante misses with a straight left.
Tacarante misses with a lunging right hand
and Rurik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Tacarante looks to land a right hand but Rurik moved out of range.
Tacarante throws a lazy right hand but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tacarante. That snapped Rurik's head back.
Tacarante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tacarante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurik connects with a single shot there.
Rurik slips a straight right by Tacarante.
Rurik defending well as Tacarante loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tacarante misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rurik. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacarante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Tacarante both land. Nice combination.
Tacarante throws a lazy right hand but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaroslav Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Rurik moves into the clinch.
Tacarante wants to get back to striking at distance but Rurik won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Tacarante.
Good body shot from Rurik.
Tacarante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante blocks an uppercut.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Rurik lands a nice uppercut.
Rurik misses with the head strike.
Tacarante blocking some punches.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rurik just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tacarante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Rurik swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rurik.
Nice body punch from Rurik. #T4#
Rurik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
Rurik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacarante.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tacarante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tacarante connects with a body shot.
Rurik feints and then cracks Tacarante's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacarante down.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Rurik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tacarante throws an overhand right that lands on Rurik's shoulder, as Rurik tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
Rurik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tacarante checks a leg kick.
Rurik misses with a wild body shot.
Tacarante takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tacarante misses with a left hand
and Rurik counters with a nice leg kick.
Saul Tacarante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tacarante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rurik throws a wild body kick that Tacarante sees coming a mile off.
Rurik throws the kick towards the body but Tacarante avoids it.#CL2#
Rurik darts in and clinches Tacarante up against the cage.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Tacarante has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rurik uses from the top position.
Rurik content to stall in guard here.
Tacarante is looking to sweep but instead, Rurik has passed into half guard. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rurik in particular looking to stall.
Tacarante is looking for a sweep. Rurik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rurik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rurik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
Rurik controlling the action here.
Tacarante is trying to maintain the position but Rurik is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rurik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Rurik tries to clinch but Tacarante is having none of it. #CL2#
Rurik rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Rurik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tacarante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Rurik lands a body punch.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards. #BC#
Tacarante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tacarante moves out of range of the body kick.
Tacarante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tacarante throws a hook but Rurik blocks it.
Tacarante misses with a body shot.
Rurik throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Rurik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rurik 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.
Saul Tacarante is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacarante looks to land a combination. Rurik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rurik clinches up against the cage.
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik working aggressively here. #BC#
Tacarante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rurik pushes Tacarante up against the cage in a clinch.
Tacarante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rurik has him pressed against the cage.
Tacarante blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacarante misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Tacarante.
Rurik throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Tacarante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rurik walks away with a smile on his face. Tacarante gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rurik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tacarante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rurik.
A good leg kick by Rurik.
Rurik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacarante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tacarante throws the left hand but Rurik avoids the punch easily.
Rurik steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rurik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rurik misses with a head kick.
Tacarante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rurik. That's going to slow Tacarante down.
Tacarante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rurik in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tacarante missing with a left hand there. Rurik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Tacarante misses its intended target. #T1#
Tacarante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tacarante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
Rurik blocks a jab.
Rurik throws a shot from downtown. Tacarante moves away and avoids it.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacarante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rurik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tacarante to score with a decent uppercut.
Rurik fakes the leg kick and cracks Tacarante in the body.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rurik blocks a jab.
Tacarante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tacarante misses with an uppercut. Rurik saw that one coming.#T2#
Rurik throws a lazy head kick
and Tacarante counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Tacarante misses its intended target.
Rurik lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacarante's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacarante.
Rurik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacarante moves away from the strike by Rurik.
Tacarante misses with a hook
and Rurik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rurik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacarante.
Rurik slips a straight right by Tacarante.
Rurik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tacarante swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Rurik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tacarante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rurik blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Tacarante breaks from the clinch.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Tacarante misses with a left hand
and Rurik counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Rurik instigates a clinch.
Tacarante blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Tacarante drags the fight down to the ground.
Yaroslav Rurik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tacarante trying to keep a closed guard but Rurik is proving a slippery customer.
Rurik passes Tacarante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rurik is controlling the pace.
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Tacarante is controlling Rurik's trapped leg to prevent Rurik from advancing to side control.
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rurik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tacarante looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Seal misses with an uppercut. Rurik saw that one coming.
Rurik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seal to score with a decent uppercut.
Seal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rurik swings widly with a right hand
and Seal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seal misses with an uppercut. Rurik saw that one coming.
Seal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rurik throws a low kick, looking for Seal's leg but Seal calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seal checks a leg kick.
Rurik misses with a hook
and Seal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Rurik. That snapped Seal's head back.
Seal misses with a right hand
and Rurik counters with a thumping low kick.
Rurik lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seal moves out of range of the body kick from Rurik.
Seal misses with an uppercut
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rurik misses with a body shot.
Seal throws a right hand that misses
and Rurik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Seal avoids a kick to the body.
Rurik tries a head kick but it misses.
Rurik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rurik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rurik throws a looping overhand right but Seal ducks down to avoid it.
Seal scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Seal.
Seal misses with a straight left.
Matt Seal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seal cracks Rurik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rurik misses with a double jab.
Seal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rurik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seal throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Seal. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Rurik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seal lands a jab to Rurik's midsection.
Seal lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rurik.
Seal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seal slips a jab from Rurik.
Seal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rurik.
Rurik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rurik scores with a push kick.
Nice shot lands for Seal.
Rurik with the inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rurik.
A jab from Seal finds it's way through Rurik's defenses. #ROC#Rurik is rocked!#T3#
Seal lands a hook that stumbles Rurik back into the cage. Seal follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rurik to the canvas! Seal pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rurik has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Seal!
A victorious Matt Seal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Rurik.
Choo Oi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Choo Oi is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rurik - that will leave a mark!
Oh Choo Oi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Choo Oi ducks into an uppercut from Rurik and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Rurik looks for the body kick but Fana saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Rurik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fana keeps the fight on the outside.
Rurik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fana counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Rurik.
Rurik with a hook.
Rurik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rurik connects with a right hand. Fana shakes it off.
Fana scores with a jab. Rurik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rurik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rurik looks to score with a jab to the body but Fana is just out of range.
Fana cracks a nice hook into Rurik's ribs.
Rurik delivers a nice body kick.
Rurik misses with a right hand
and Fana counters with a straight right hand.
Rurik staying out of range there.#T1#
Rurik throws an off balance right hand
and Fana counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Rurik is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Rurik.
Rurik misses with a kick to the body.
Fana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rurik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rurik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Rurik's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rurik throws a sloppy head kick and Fana moves out of range easily.
Fana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rurik missing with a left hand there. Fana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fana misses with a straight right.
Rurik swings widly with a right hand
and Fana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Rurik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rurik pushes Fana away with a front kick.#T2#
Rurik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rurik instigates a clinch.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fana's elbow. #BC2#
Fana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rurik.
Rurik rushes Fana with punches - Fana moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fana goes down! Rurik follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hawthorne clinches up with Rurik and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawthorne slows down the pace here.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hawthorne jumps into guard, dragging Rurik to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hawthorne pushes a forearm under Rurik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rurik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morello Hawthorne!
Morello Hawthorne retains his bantamweight title!

Event: MMAHKI 49
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Rurik misses with a straight right.
Tacarante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tacarante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rurik gets a clinch.
Rurik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacarante swings wildly with an uppercut but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacarante blocking some punches.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Rurik.
Tacarante lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Rurik.
Tacarante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Rurik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
Rurik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tacarante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurik lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Tacarante gets control of Rurik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tacarante will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rurik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tacarante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rurik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Rurik passes Tacarante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurik trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rurik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Tacarante trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rurik manages to pass to mount!
Tacarante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tacarante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacarante tries to get out of the position.
Rurik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tacarante wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rurik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rurik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rurik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rurik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
Rurik avoids the body shot from Tacarante.
Tacarante cracks Rurik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rurik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tacarante staying out of range there.
Tacarante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rurik to score with a decent uppercut.
Tacarante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik tries to clinch but Tacarante moves out of range.
Tacarante digs a good body shot into Rurik's ribs.
Rurik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tacarante throws a shot from downtown. Rurik moves away and avoids it.
Rurik raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Rurik pushes Tacarante away with a front kick.
Rurik throws a big shot that misses.
Tacarante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rurik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacarante.
Rurik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tacarante blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Tacarante changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tacarante throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Tacarante tries to keep at a distance but Rurik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rurik digs a right hand underneath Tacarante's ribcage. Tacarante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tacarante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante blocks an uppercut.
Tacarante is trying to break the clinch but Rurik is controlling him.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Rurik on the inside.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik lands with a light punch inside.
Tacarante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruriks head.
Rurik lands a body shot.
Rurik misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Tacarante.
Rurik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tacarante seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rurik can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rurik lands with a right to the head.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurik tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Tacarante jumps guard but Rurik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Rurik controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante. #T3#
Rurik misses with a body punch.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
Tacarante lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tacarante.
Tacarante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rurik has him pressed against the cage.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rurik fails to land.
Rurik tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Rurik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacarantes head.
Tacarante trying to control the position but instead, Rurik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tacarante into the cage.
A short right from Rurik on the inside.
Tacarante lands a hook that snaps the head of Rurik backwards.
Tacarante misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Tacarante as the two fighters clinch.
Tacarante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurik. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Rurik.
Rurik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rurik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rurik lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Tacarante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rurik stops a takedown attempt from Tacarante.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tacarante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Rurik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacarantes head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Rurik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rurik.
Tacarante is looking for a counter combo.
Rurik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacarante.#CL2#
Rurik darts in and clinches Tacarante up against the cage.
Rurik is leaning against Tacarante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rurik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rurik lands a left hand.
Tacarante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante lands with a short shot to the head.
Rurik keeps control of Tacarante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tacarante misses with the head strike.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Rurik has Tacarante pressed against the cage, preventing Tacarante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Rurik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Rurik is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rurik misses with the head strike.
Rurik scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Tacarante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rurik throws a hook to the side of Tacarante's head but Tacarante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saul Tacarante is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacarante circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Rurik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tacarante, pushing him back against the cage.
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rurik fails to land.
Rurik prevents a body shot from Tacarante. #T2#
Tacarante lands a nice uppercut.
Rurik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Rurik lands a shot to the body.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Rurik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Rurik.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rurik.
A short right from Tacarante.
Tacarante digs a right hand into Rurik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rurik's gas tank.
Tacarante blocking some punches.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rurik.
A right hand to the body from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Rurik.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurik.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Rurik.
Yaroslav Rurik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tacarante is trying to break the clinch but Rurik has him pressed against the cage.
Tacarante tries to break free but Rurik pushes him back against the cage.
Tacarante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
Rurik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurik pushes Tacarante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Rurik lands with a right to the head.
Tacarante has had enough of the clinch but Rurik keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Rurik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Rurik blocking some punches.
Rurik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tacarante lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacarante wants a takedown.
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Tacarante works on Rurik's body with a couple of short punches.
Tacarante tries a body shot but Rurik blocks it.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Tacarante breaks from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Rurik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rurik misses with a body shot.
Rurik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik misses with a hook. Ghiotto ducked under it nicely.
Ghiotto lunges at Rurik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rurik's hand.
Ghiotto staying out of range there.
Ghiotto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghiotto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rurik at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ghiotto.
Ghiotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghiotto lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Ghiotto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rurik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ghiotto seems to be working for a kimura but Rurik defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rurik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghiotto controlling the pace.
Rurik wants to control but Ghiotto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ghiotto slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Ghiotto wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for a submission of some sort.
Ghiotto trying to mount his opponent but Rurik defends it.
Rurik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghiotto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghiotto is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto. #SUB#
Ghiotto seems to be looking for submissions.
Rurik is looking for a sweep. Ghiotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rurik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto dominated that round.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rurik throws a hook but Ghiotto avoids it easily.#TD#
Rurik gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rurik can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghiotto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gabriele Ghiotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rurik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to take a breather but Rurik is having none of it. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto trying to mount his opponent but Rurik defends it. #SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Rurik preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto is trying to control. Rurik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ghiotto trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ghiotto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rurik sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ghiotto is looking to advance position but Rurik won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghiotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rurik keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Ghiotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurik can do to turn this around?
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rurik motions for Ghiotto to come forward. Rurik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ghiotto lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Rurik misses. #T4#
Ghiotto fails to land the takedown.
Yaroslav Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rurik is looking to land body kicks.
Ghiotto jabs at Rurik's body.
Rurik looks to land a body kick but Ghiotto moved away.
Ghiotto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rurik circles away.
Ghiotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Rurik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rurik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto misses with a double jab
and Rurik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghiotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghiotto misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ghiotto dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rurik looks to land a left hand but Ghiotto moved out of range nicely.
Ghiotto works Rurik's body with a nice hook.
Rurik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto scores with the left hand. Rurik knows he should have avoided that one.
Rurik lands a body shot.
Ghiotto lands a jab to Rurik's midsection.
Rurik misses with the combination. #T1#
Ghiotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rurik.
Ghiotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rurik.
Rurik needs to keep his hands up - Ghiotto had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Ghiotto.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ghiotto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rurik sprawls well initially but Ghiotto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but Rurik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghiotto to get the leverage.
Rurik is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurik defends it well.
Ghiotto is trying to control. Rurik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rurik is controlling Ghiotto's trapped leg to prevent Ghiotto from advancing to side control.
Rurik is refusing to be controlled, as Ghiotto sits in half guard.
Ghiotto is taking a breather. Rurik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rurik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik trying to control the position here.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rurik slips a straight right by Ghiotto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghiotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rurik manages to avoid it.
Rurik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rurik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ghiotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghiotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghiotto misses with a looping left.#CL#
Ghiotto rushes Rurik and presses him up against the cage.
Ghiotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik blocks a body shot from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik tries a body shot but Ghiotto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik. #T1#
Rurik lands with a short shot to the head.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghiotto's elbow.
Ghiotto can't find room to land a body shot as Rurik controls the action.
Rurik lands a right hand.
Rurik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghiotto pushes Rurik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rurik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rurik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rurik lands with a right hand.
Rurik misses with a hook. Ghiotto ducked under it nicely.
Ghiotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rurik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghiotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rurik! But no joy.
Ghiotto slips under a jab.
Rurik connects with a right hand. Ghiotto shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Rurik avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
Rurik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rurik.
Ghiotto misses the jab.
It seemed like Rurik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghiotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ghiotto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rurik.
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rurik throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rurik. That snapped Ghiotto's head back.
Rurik walks into a straight right hand from Ghiotto.#TD#
Ghiotto drives through with a takedown into Rurik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghiotto won't allow Rurik to sweep him here. #T3#
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ghiotto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurik! #REVB#
Ghiotto is looking to reverse the position.
Rurik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rurik trying to control the position but Ghiotto is working away.
Ghiotto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ghiotto trying to hold on to Rurik's head to control him but Rurik postures up.
Rurik is controlling the pace.
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghiotto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ghiotto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rurik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rurik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rurik.
Rurik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ghiotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rurik.
Ghiotto throws out a loose jab but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Rurik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Ghiotto scores with a jab. Rurik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghiotto throws out a loose jab but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ghiotto blocks it well.
Ghiotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik slips under a jab.
And Rurik responds with a good body kick, but Ghiotto manages to step out the way in time.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ghiotto tries for a takedown but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rurik takes a swing at Ghiotto's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rurik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rurik fails to land with a series of punches.
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Rurik gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Rurik manages to retain guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghiotto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghiotto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rurik wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ghiotto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Rurik keeps moving.
Ghiotto advances position into side control!
Ghiotto wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ghiotto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghiotto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Rurik is trying to improve his position.
Rurik can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to get an arm triangle but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto is looking to take a break and control but Rurik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ghiotto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ghiotto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurik is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Ghiotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
Gabriele Ghiotto retains his bantamweight title!
Gabriele Ghiotto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Rurik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Rurik moves into the clinch successfully.
Rurik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tacarante swings wildly with an uppercut but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Rurik.
Rurik is working Tacarante over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rurik.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurik lands a body punch.
Rurik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Rurik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Tacarante breaks the clinch.
Tacarante 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!
Good leg kick by Rurik.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rurik darts in and clinches Tacarante up against the cage.
Rurik lands a body shot.
Tacarante is breathing heavily.
Rurik pushes Tacarante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rurik lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Rurik tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tacarante tries to work over Rurik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurik controls his hands.
Rurik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Rurik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Tacarante tries a body shot but Rurik blocks it.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Rurik scores with a hook to the body.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurik misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rurik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik misses with a body punch. #T2#
Tacarante is trying to maintain a safe position but Rurik gets an underhook and turns Tacarante into the cage.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rurik.
Rurik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacarantes head.
Rurik is working Tacarante over against the cage.
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rurik.
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik scores with a shoulder strike.
Tacarante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
A head punch on the inside from Rurik fails to land.
Tacarante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rurik backwards.
Rurik pushes Tacarante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow. #T3#
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik takes a shot to the head.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik blocks an uppercut.
Tacarante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tacarante lands with a light punch inside.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Rurik lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Rurik avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Tacarante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rurik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Tacarante swings wildly with an uppercut but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurik blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tacarante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rurik throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Tacarante tries to keep at a distance but Rurik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tacarante misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tacarante breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacarante moves away from the strike by Rurik.
Tacarante misses with a combination
and Rurik counters with a solid body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rurik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Rurik lands with a right to the head.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurik throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rurik lands a nice shot to the body.
Tacarante pushes Rurik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rurik blocks an uppercut.
Tacarante looking to slow down the pace here.
Rurik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rurik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Rurik scores with a shot to the side of Tacarante's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Rurik.
Rurik lands a nice uppercut.
Rurik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rurik scores with a shot to the side of Tacarante's head.
A right hand to the body from Rurik.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Rurik throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Rurik tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Rurik is working Tacarante over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Tacarante is rocked!
Rurik presses Tacarante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rurik.
Oh Tacarante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Rurik.
Tacarante seems to have got his legs back now.
Rurik lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rurik lands a right hand.
Rurik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Rurik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tacarante or not.
Rurik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacarantes head.
Rurik creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tacarante's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tacarante drops to his knees and Rurik pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rurik blocks a leg kick.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rurik.
Hawthorne throws out a leg kick but Rurik moves out of range and Hawthorne only half commits.
Rurik follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne misses with the combination.
Rurik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Hawthorne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawthorne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rurik momentarily.
Rurik misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hawthorne finds it's way through Rurik's defenses.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Rurik moved out of range.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Rurik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rurik moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rurik swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rurik loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne tries to work over Rurik's front leg with a kick but Rurik checks it.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rurik on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Hawthorne misses.
Rurik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRurik.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rurik.
Rurik's corner calls for a 1-2. Rurik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Rurik moves out of range.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Hawthorne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hawthorne lands a right hook to the body.
Rurik throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne stuns Rurik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rurik slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawthorne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rurik moves out of range of the strikes.
Rurik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips a jab and a cross from Rurik.
Rurik throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Rurik walks into a jab.
Hawthorne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rurik to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rurik.#T3#
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rurik's head.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne with a nice calf kick.
Rurik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Hawthorne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rurik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rurik takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Rurik pounces like a tiger and cracks Hawthorne with a vicious hook! Hawthorne is down but not out! Rurik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Aoiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rurik moves away.
Rurik throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Rurik lands a big right hand that sends Aoiki crashing to the mat! Rurik stays standing though and waves Aoiki back to his feet!#ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ken Aoiki has been cut.
Aoiki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rurik counters with a huge right that knocks Aoiki out cold! Rurik is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: MANDOWN - Test 3
Date: Apr 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Rurik takes the fight into the clinch.
Rurik is trying to stall.
Rurik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Test Four is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rurik is keeping busy.
Test Four slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rurik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Test Four - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rurik trying to control the position but instead, Test Four has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rurik into the ropes.
Rurik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yaroslav Rurik.#CL#
Rurik gets a clinch. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rurik stalling in the clinch but Test Four improves position.
Test Four taking a breather.
Rurik is pushing Test Four up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rurik looking to stall.
Yaroslav Rurik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rurik as Test Four tries to tie him up.
Rurik taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yaroslav Rurik.#CL2#
Test Four instigates a clinch.
Test Four content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Test Four is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rurik is keeping busy.
Rurik controlling the action here for a moment.
Rurik slows down the pace here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Test Four just leaning against Rurik, taking a breather.
Test Four is looking to control Rurik's arms but Rurik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Test Four has his back to the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Test Four takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heavyweight Test Four.#CL#
Rurik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Test Four, pushing him back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rurik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Test Four trying to stall but Rurik improves his position.
Test Four controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Heavyweight Test Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Test Four trying to control the position but instead, Rurik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Test Four into the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Yaroslav Rurik!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Yaroslav Rurik!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Yaroslav Rurik!

Yaroslav Rurik wins by unanimous decision!

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