Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Sojka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sojka defending well as Kadurov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Sojka misses.
Kadurov throwing a counter right hand but Sojka manages to avoid it.
Sojka fails to land with a series of punches.
Kadurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sojka slips a straight right by Kadurov.
Kadurov slips a jab from Sojka.
A punch lands to the side of Kadurov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sojka misses with a lunging right hand
and Kadurov counters with a one-two to the body.
Sojka 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.
Sojka looks to land a combination. Kadurov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadurov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadurov moves away.
Sojka lands a lovely overhand right.
Kadurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sojka.
Sojka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadurov.
Sojka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kadurov lands a body shot.
Kadurov tries to move into range but Sojka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Kadurov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Sojka lands a right hook to the body.
Kadurov ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Kadurov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Kadurov ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Sojka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kadurov works Sojka's body with a nice hook.
Kadurov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sojka lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kadurov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Kadurov.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
and Kadurov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sojka thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadurov misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kadurov gets a double leg takedown into Sojka's guard.
Sojka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kadurov dives into side control. #REVB#
Sojka taking a bit of punishment here - Kadurov scoring with strikes. #T2#
Kadurov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kadurov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Kadurov.
Sojka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kadurov is controlling him well.
Kadurov trying to control the position but Sojka is working away.
Sojka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kadurov wants to control but Sojka is keeping him busy.
Kadurov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sojka is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Sojka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kadurov misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sojka bucks up and tries to throw Kadurov off but instead Kadurov has got his back!#SUB#
Sojka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kadurov gets his way!
Sojka trying to get back to his feet but Kadurov is in full control for now.
Kadurov trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES2#
Sojka manages to stand up with Kadurov still on his back. Eventually Kadurov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Sojka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kadurov.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sojka sprawls well. Sojka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kadurov gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Sojka misses.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sojka. Kadurov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
Kadurov loads up on a big right hand but Sojka slips the punch.
Kadurov throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadurov misses with a straight left.
Sojka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kadurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sojka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
Sojka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Sojka 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#
Sojka lands a right hook to the body.
Kadurov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kadurov slips under a jab.
Sojka throws a right hand that misses
and Kadurov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sojka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kadurov defending well as Sojka loads up on a big left hand.
Sojka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sojka's corner calls for a 1-2. Sojka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kadurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sojka.
Kadurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sojka manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sojka.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Kadurov ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kadurov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Kadurov is out of range.
Sojka lands with an uppercut that bounces Kadurov off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Sojka stuns Kadurov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sojka scores with a hook to the body. Kadurov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kadurov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sojka counter with a right hand.
Sojka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sojka blocks a jab.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
Sojka looks to land a left hand but Kadurov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kadurov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sojka misses with a few strikes there.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Kadurov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kadurov slips a jab from Sojka.
Kadurov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Kadurov ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sojka connects with a nice looking jab.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kadurov. #T2#
Kadurov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadurov is just out of range.
Kadurov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sojka, as that shot connected.
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Kadurov moves away and avoids it.
Sojka scores with a hook.
Sojka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sojka misses with a body shot
and Kadurov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sojka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kadurov throws a big shot that misses.
Sojka throws out a counter right but Kadurov avoids it with no problem.
Kadurov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Kadurov's head.
Jab, jab by Kadurov - just one landing.
Kadurov with a jab.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kadurov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kadurov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sojka lands a really nice looking cross but Kadurov seems unphased.
Sojka misses with a looping right.#T3#
Sojka lands the left hand.
Sojka misses with a straight right.
Kadurov misses with an uppercut. Sojka saw that one coming.
Kadurov slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sojka lands a jab to the head.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Kadurov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kadurov throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Sojka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kadurov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Sojka.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Sojka misses its intended target.
Sojka moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Kadurov scores with a takedown into Sojka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kadurov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Sojka pushes Kadurov off and gets back to his feet.
Sojka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kadurov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sojka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kadurov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadurov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sojka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sojka counters with a straight right hand.
Sojka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sojka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sojka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sojka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sojka connects with a crisp jab.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Kadurov ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka throws a jab when Kadurov was well out of range.
Sojka loads up on a big right hand but Kadurov slips the punch.
Sojka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kadurov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sojka scrambles back to his feet.
Sojka defending well as Kadurov loads up on a big left hand.
Kadurov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Sojka misses.
Kadurov is looking to counter punch.
Kadurov shoots in and drives through. Sojka sprawls well.
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!
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Sojka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kadurov counters with a straight right hand.
Kadurov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sojka throws out the jab.
It looked like Kadurov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sojka.#T1##TD#
Kadurov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sojka was covering up waiting for the punch and Kadurov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kadurov is controlling him.
Sojka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kadurov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sojka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kadurov manages to pass to side control.
Kadurov prevents Sojka from standing back up. #T2##ES2#
Sojka kicks off Kadurov and gets to his feet.
Kadurov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kadurov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kadurov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sojka moves away.
Sojka slips under a jab.
Sojka slips a jab from Kadurov.
Sojka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kadurov with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sojka looks to land a combination but Kadurov avoids it well.
Sojka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rustam Kadurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadurov blocks a jab.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sojka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kadurov blocks a jab.
Kadurov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kadurov cracks Sojka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadurov moves away.
Kadurov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Sojka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kadurov doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sojka enables Kadurov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sojka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Sojka pushes Kadurov off and gets back to his feet.
Sojka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sojka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kadurov shoots in and drives through. Sojka sprawls well.
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Sojka circles away easily
and Sojka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Sojka.
Kadurov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sojka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Kadurov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kadurov swings for the body but Sojka moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sojka! But no joy.
Kadurov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Kadurov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Kadurov's head.
Kadurov throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sojka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kadurov scrambles back to his feet.
Sojka lands a nice shot that snaps Kadurov's head back.
Sojka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Sojka lands.
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sojka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kadurov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sojka cracks Kadurov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albert Sojka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sojka lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Sojka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sojka 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Sojka!
After the big win, Albert Sojka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kadurov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthew tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matthew's guard.
Matthew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kadurov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthew is wriggling around but Kadurov manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet.
Matthew is refusing to be controlled, as Kadurov sits in half guard. #T1#
Kadurov controlling the action here.
Kadurov tries to pass to full mount but Matthew defends it.
Kadurov is keen to just control but Matthew is a slippery customer.
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthew tries to kick Kadurov off but Kadurov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Matthew.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kadurov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew.
Kadurov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Matthew.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthew.
Kadurov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patrick Matthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadurov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kadurov looks to land a left hand but Matthew moved out of range nicely.
Matthew moves out of range as Kadurov strikes.
Matthew lands a jab to Kadurov's midsection.
Kadurov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthew to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Kadurov moves away and avoids it.
Matthew looks to land a combination but Kadurov avoids it well.
Kadurov slips under a jab.
Matthew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadurov's hands.
Matthew scores with a jab.
A jab from Kadurov does it's job there.
Kadurov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kadurov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kadurov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Matthew clinches up against the cage.
Kadurov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadurov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Matthew.
Kadurov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Matthew.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kadurov is breathing heavily.
Kadurov blocks an uppercut.
Matthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthew misses with the head strike.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kadurov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew misses with the head strike. #T4#
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kadurov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kadurov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kadurov tries to move into range but Matthew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kadurov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthew misses with a hook. Kadurov ducked under it nicely.
Matthew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kadurov. Kadurov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Kadurov is rocked!
Matthew lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Kadurov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthew drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kadurov right on the button. Kadurov goes down! Matthew follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matthew gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Matthew!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Matthew started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 372 - Nik Vs Marek
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Kadurov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadurov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Kadurov won't allow it. #BC#
Kadurov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kadurov swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kadurov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kadurov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kadurov misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kadurov shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kadurov. #CL2#
Peramaki rushes Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peramaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Kadurov.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kadurov.
Peramaki stuns Kadurov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kadurov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kadurov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1##CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and pushes Kadurov back into the cage.#TD#
Kadurov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peramaki regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov works over Peramaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Kadurov 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.
Kadurov chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
Kadurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kadurov has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Peramaki's brow.
Kadurov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kadurov is working Peramaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Kadurov defends easily.
Kadurov is stalling in the full guard.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kadurov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kadurov has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Kadurov manages to pass to side control!
Peramaki taking a bit of punishment here - Kadurov scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov working the head and body with strikes.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peramaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Kadurov.
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Kadurov fails with the takedown.
Kadurov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kadurov throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Kadurov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peramaki to the ground. Kadurov is now in Peramaki's guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kadurov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kadurov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kadurov has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Kadurov manages to pass to side control!
Peramaki is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Peramaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peramaki tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Kadurov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Peramaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for subs from the bottom but Kadurov mounts him!
Peramaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kadurov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kadurov looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peramaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Peramaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peramaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kadurov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadurov with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
Kadurov trying to control but Peramaki is having none of it.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Kadurov finish him?
Peramaki tries to reverse the position but Kadurov maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki misses with a hook.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kadurov misses.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Kadurov and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Kadurov.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Kadurov pushes him away.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kadurov.
A big right from Peramaki misses.
Kadurov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kadurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Rustam Kadurov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kadurov misses.
Kadurov sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Kadurov avoids it this time.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Peramaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov shoots in looking for a takedown. Peramaki tries to sprawl out of it but Kadurov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peramaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Peramaki.
Kadurov scores with a nice strike.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peramaki misses with the combination.
Kadurov shoots in and drives through. Peramaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki tests Kadurov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peramaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kadurov misses with a straight left.
Peramaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peramaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov lands a jab.
Kadurov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kadurov throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki 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.
Peramaki tries to bum rush Kadurov with a series of wild strikes but Kadurov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Peramaki misses.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kadurov staying out of range there.#T3#
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadurov.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Kadurov and move into the clinch position.
Kadurov slips a jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kadurov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Peramaki misses its intended target.
Kadurov is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peramaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rustam Kadurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadurov working the body and head with strikes.
Peramaki is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Peramaki is trying to work for a sweep but Kadurov has mounted him!
Peramaki is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Kadurov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peramaki's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Peramaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peramaki is still trying to improve position.
Kadurov is landing with some decent strikes but Peramaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
After the fight, Rustam Kadurov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kadurov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Late is trying to get back to his feet.
Kadurov working away.
The ground and pound from Kadurov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Late is looking for a sweep.
Late manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kadurov actively working from the bottom here.
Kadurov trying to control here.
Kadurov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Late tries to stand and escape but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Kadurov is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Kadurov controlling the position well.
Late perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Late is looking for a kimura but Kadurov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Late to get the leverage.
Kadurov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Kadurov is working an open guard so Late takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Late scores with a jab to the head.
Late misses with a body kick.
Kadurov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kadurov moves out of range of the body kick from Late.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late misses with a combination
and Kadurov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Late thinking. #TD#
Kadurov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Late is looking to reverse the position.
Late is trying to get back to his feet.
Late wants to control but Kadurov postures up.#T3#
The strikes coming from Kadurov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Kadurov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Late knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kadurov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kadurov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Late wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.#T4##SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Late has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kadurov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Late is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kadurov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Late is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Late throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Kadurov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Late kicks Kadurov off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kadurov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Late pushes Kadurov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kadurov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Kadurov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown into Late's guard.#ES2#
Late has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kadurov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Late drives through and clinches with Kadurov against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Late manages to break the clinch.
Late just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Kadurov gets a takedown into half guard.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
Kadurov is stalling here. Late is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kadurov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Late has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kadurov is not content to let Late control the position.
Late is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kadurov tries to control but Late manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.
Late is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Late has the hooks in. Kadurov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Kadurov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Late.
Late controls the action.
Late's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kadurov tries to escape but Late has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kadurov is holding onto Late's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Late is looking to control Kadurov but Kadurov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Late avoiding Kadurov 's attempts to control his hands.
Little Late has got the better of the ground game so far.
Late trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kadurov doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Late's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kadurov turns into Late and is now in his guard.
Kadurov postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Kadurov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov connects with a jab.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Late misses with a body shot.
Kadurov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Late.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Late gets caught napping as Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown. Late manages to retain guard.
Late utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kadurov postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Late managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Kadurov.
Late scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kadurov rather than just go for the knockout.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadurov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kadurov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kadurov 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.
Late tries to get to full guard but Kadurov has control of the leg. #T2#
Late is still trying to improve position.
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kadurov trying to control from half guard but Late is working away.
Late is trying to control but can't.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Late is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kadurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Kadurov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Late desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Late trying to control here.
Late pushes Kadurov off looking to stand but Kadurov dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Late avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kadurov. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kadurov keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Late.
A big right from Late misses.
Late throws a wild body kick that Kadurov sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Kadurov as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Late misses. #CL2#
Late clinches up with Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kadurov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kadurov working the head and body with strikes.
Late is trying to control but can't.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rustam Kadurov!
In his post fight interview, Rustam Kadurov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 358 - Johnson Vs Highwind
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Lehto cracks Kadurov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Kadurov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehto circles away.
Lehto tests Kadurov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lehto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kadurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehto.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Lehto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadurov throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadurov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Lehto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lehto misses with a double jab.
Tatu Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov looks to land a right hand but Lehto moved out of range.
Kadurov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Lehto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Lehto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kadurov's head.
A jab from Lehto misses.
Kadurov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kadurov misses the target.
Lehto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Kadurov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadurov throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Whack! Lehto lands a heavy head kick that drops Kadurov. The ref tackles Lehto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kadurov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Our winner, Tatu Lehto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kadurov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kadurov blocks a jab.
Kadurov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kadurov is defended easily by Walker.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker tests Kadurov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Kadurov moved out of range.
Kadurov lands with a cross.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kadurov checks a leg kick.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Kadurov does it's job there.
Walker blocks a jab.
Kadurov has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadurov takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kadurov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kadurov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Kadurov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kadurov circles away.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kadurov cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kadurov connects with a jab.#CL2#
Walker instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kadurov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kadurov blocking some punches.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadurov blocking some punches.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kadurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kadurov is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kadurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kadurov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Walker throws Kadurov to one side and escapes!#T3#
Walker looks to throw the jab but Kadurov is out of range.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadurov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker connects with a body shot.
Donk. Kadurov catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Kadurov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kadurov connects with a single shot there.
Kadurov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker misses with a low kick as Kadurov jumps back.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Kadurov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walker's head backwards.#TD#
Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ROC#Walker is rocked!
Kadurov prevents Walker from escaping the position.
Walker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Walker is trying to stand.
Kadurov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Walker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kadurov with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker is still in real trouble! Can Kadurov finish him?
Kadurov landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker taking shots to the head.
Kadurov 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kadurov landing punches.
Kadurov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Walker covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
A victorious Rustam Kadurov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov lunges at Kinkead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkead's hand.
Kinkead misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Kinkead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kadurov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control from Kadurov's half guard. Kadurov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kinkead passes Kadurov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kinkead is looking to advance position but Kadurov won't allow it. #T1#
Kadurov is controlling Kinkead's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Kadurov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kadurov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kinkead pulls his head out easily.
Kadurov is not content to let Kinkead control the position.
Kinkead wants to pass to mount but Kadurov is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kinkead wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadurov is refusing to be controlled, as Kinkead sits in half guard.
Kadurov is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov trying to control but Kinkead postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead cracks Kadurov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kadurov scores with a body shot.
Kinkead cracks Kadurov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinkead did well to prevent Kadurov getting side control.#T3#
Kadurov prevents Kinkead from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinkead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving. #SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kadurov controlling from the top position.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #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.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kinkead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rhashaun Kinkead 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#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinkead as he jumps to the side.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Kadurov moves out of range easily.
Kinkead avoids the body shot from Kadurov.
Kinkead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kadurov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kadurov scores with a takedown into Kinkead's guard.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
Kinkead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Kinkead trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Kinkead wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving.
Kinkead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
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#
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Kadurov connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kadurov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kadurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kadurov advances position into side control!
Kadurov gets to mount! Kinkead was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Kinkead working to try and regain half guard.
Kinkead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kadurov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kinkead trying to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kinkead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kinkead wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kinkead wants to hit a sweep here but Kadurov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kinkead there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinkead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kadurov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kinkead closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinkead slows the pace down.
Kinkead tries to move to full mount but Kadurov actually manages to regain half guard.
Kadurov is looking to improve his position.
Kadurov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinkead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinkead's back!
Kinkead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kadurov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kinkead hold on?
Kinkead wants to control his opponent's hands but Kadurov gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kadurov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kadurov is trying to stick to Kinkead's back but Kinkead is turning into Kadurov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kadurov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kinkead.
Kinkead is looking to advance position but Kadurov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kinkead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kadurov content just to control the position here.
Kadurov looking to finish Kinkead with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kinkead!
Kinkead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kadurov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Kadurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kinkead tries to get to full guard but Kadurov has control of the leg.
Kinkead is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Kinkead is positioning himself well to prevent Kadurov advancing to mount.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead is pressing down on Kadurov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kinkead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead has his hands on Kadurov's head, controlling the position.
Kinkead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kadurov wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kinkead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadurov.
Kadurov dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Kinkead misses with a kick to the body.
Kinkead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kadurov lands with a nice combination. Kinkead backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kadurov working the ground and pound.
Kinkead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kadurov shoots in and gets a takedown into Banik's guard.
Banik is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kadurov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kadurov lands a couple of digs.
Kadurov wants to pass the guard but Banik is keeping the position.
Banik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Banik keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
Banik throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Banik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banik is fending him off so far but Kadurov persists. Nope, Banik circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kadurov.
Banik wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banik is looking to regain half guard here but Kadurov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Kadurov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Banik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banik tries to improve position but can't.
Banik throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Banik wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Banik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banik misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Banik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kadurov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banik is trying to escape the position but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Banik gets back to half guard.
Banik trying to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov is keen to just control but Banik is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kadurov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kadurov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Banik is looking to control Kadurov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banik avoid being mounted?
Banik misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Branko Banik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kadurov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banik as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Banik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kadurov tries to roll over but Banik keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Banik working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rustam Kadurov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kadurov.
Banik takes a swing at Kadurov's ribcage but misses.
Kadurov scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Banik.
Kadurov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kadurov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banik.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Kadurov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banik misses with a hook.#TD2#
Banik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik wants to control from the top but Kadurov keeps moving.
Banik stopping the sweep attempt from Kadurov.
Banik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Banik throwing strikes but missing.
Banik throwing strikes but missing.
Banik won't allow Kadurov to sweep him here.
Kadurov is looking to stand up but Banik isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kadurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Banik keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rustam Kadurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadurov won't allow Banik to sweep him here.
Banik keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
Banik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kadurov is in close to Banik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
Kadurov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kadurov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Banik.
Banik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kadurov.
Banik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kadurov stopping the sweep attempt from Banik.
Banik is pulling down on Kadurov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kadurov, at least for the moment.
Banik is trying to hold Kadurov in close to prevent damage but Kadurov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kadurov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Banik is trying to maintain the position but Kadurov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kadurov lands strikes from half guard.
Banik is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Banik punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banik trying to hold on to Kadurov's head to control him but Kadurov postures up.
Banik is staying active underneath Kadurov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Rustam Kadurov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov lands a right hook to the body.
Kadurov takes a swing at Banik's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadurov.
Banik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadurov is just out of range.
Banik drops his hands momentarily and Kadurov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadurov misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banik.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banik misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kadurov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kadurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banik can do to turn this around?
Banik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kadurov looks to land a combination. Banik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banik scores with a jab to the body.
Banik takes one on the button.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kadurov.
Kadurov lands a right hook to the body.
Rustam Kadurov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kadurov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banik throws a right hand that Kadurov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadurov also avoids with ease.
Kadurov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kadurov rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Kadurov as he connects with a hook.
Banik shoots and misses
and Kadurov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banik thinking.
Banik misses with a looping left.
Kadurov scores with a punch to the head.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kadurov's head backwards.
Kadurov misses with a looping left.
Banik feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Kadurov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kadurov.#T2#
Banik misses with a hook.
Banik misses with a hook.
Banik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadurov.
Kadurov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banik's hands.
Banik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kadurov blocks a jab.#TD2#
Banik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kadurov's head.
Kadurov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banik.
Kadurov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kadurov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banik has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Banik throws a sloppy strike and Kadurov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kadurov has ended up in Banik's guard.
Banik looking to control.
Branko Banik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banik 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#
Kadurov keeping hold of Banik's head, controlling as best he can.
Banik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Banik wants to advance to full mount but Kadurov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Banik won't allow Kadurov to get back to his feet.
Banik stopping the sweep attempt from Kadurov.
Kadurov is working hard here to advance position.
Kadurov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kadurov wants to get back to full guard.
Banik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Banik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kadurov is just riding it out for now. Banik eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Banik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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 Rustam Kadurov.
Well Kadurov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rustam Kadurov made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadurov circles away. #CL#
Bean gets a clinch. #TD#
Bean pulls Kadurov into guard.
Bean wants to stand up but Kadurov is controlling him.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Kadurov lands a couple of elbows.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wants to stand but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Kadurov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Kadurov won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Kadurov throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely. #ES#
Bean kicks Kadurov off and gets to his feet.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kadurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Kadurov drops Bean with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bean! Kadurov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
A relieved looking Rustam Kadurov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kadurov tries to sprawl out of it but Plutarque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kadurov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadurov thuds a left hand into Plutarque's body.#TD2#
Plutarque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kadurov to the mat! Kadurov manages to get full guard.
Plutarque looking to sit in guard and control but Kadurov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kadurov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Plutarque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
Plutarque being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Plutarque has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kadurov 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 Plutarque.
Plutarque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kadurov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plutarque is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kadurov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kadurov controlling from side mount.
Kadurov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Plutarque is looking for a sweep.
Kadurov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Plutarque is trying to improve his position.
Plutarque is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kadurov working the head with strikes.
Plutarque is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Kadurov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Plutarque tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Kadurov controls the position.
Further stalling from Kadurov.
Kadurov lands some shots froms side control.
Kadurov controls the position.
Plutarque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov lands an elbow. #T4#
Plutarque can't do much from the bottom here.
Kadurov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plutarque some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov is chipping away with strikes.
Plutarque looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!
Plutarque is looking to get to half guard.
Kadurov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Plutarque tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kadurov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kadurov looking to finish Plutarque with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plutarque!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kadurov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kadurov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Plutarque manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kadurov tries to score a body lock takedown but Plutarque shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plutarque lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Plutarque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kadurov uses from the top position.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plutarque's head.#T1#
Kadurov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plutarque wants to sweep but no luck.
Kadurov 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.
Plutarque wants to control the position but Kadurov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kadurov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Plutarque actively working from the bottom here.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kadurov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kadurov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kadurov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kadurov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Plutarque is looking to get back to is feet but Kadurov passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Plutarque regains half guard.
Kadurov is taking a breather. Plutarque 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.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plutarque is trying to stand.
Kadurov stalling.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet.
Kadurov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Plutarque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plutarque tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kadurov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kadurov controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kadurov.
Kadurov raining down shots from the mount!
Plutarque can't escape the position.
Kadurov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Plutarque is desperately trying to improve his position but Kadurov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kadurov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kadurov unloading with bombs!
Kadurov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Plutarque's face. #ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Kadurov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Plutarque! More shots from Kadurov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Kadurov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Gable's brow.
Gable working a defensive guard here.
Kadurov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kadurov is in close to Gable's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gable trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov cracks Gable with a solid left hand.
Gable trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Gable is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kadurov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Gable working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Gable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kadurov with a nice head shot there.
Gable can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.
Kadurov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gable for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kadurov is in close to Gable's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kadurov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gable has locked up a guillotine! Gable's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kadurov is holding on here and Gable must be using up a lot of energy. Kadurov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gable gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Gable!
An out of breath Daniel Gable thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kadurov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kadurov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene misses with a hook.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Kadurov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene throws a jab when Kadurov was well out of range.
Kadurov feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene misses with a hook.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Kadurov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kadurov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kadurov shoots in and gets a takedown into Greene's guard.
Kadurov throws a big right hand that misses.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Greene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kadurov lands a couple of digs.
Kadurov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greene controlling the position.
Kadurov trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greene wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Greene catches Kadurov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kadurov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kadurov controlling from the top position.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kadurov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greene has control of Kadurov's left arm, preventing Kadurov from doing any damage. #T3#
Kadurov stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kadurov is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kadurov with a nice head shot there.
Greene is adopting a defensive guard.
Kadurov 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.
Kadurov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kadurov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kadurov is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kadurov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kadurov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greene's waist but Greene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kadurov off to one side.
Kadurov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greene's waist but Greene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kadurov off to one side.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Greene throws a jab when Kadurov was well out of range.
Kadurov defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Kadurov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kadurov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene looks to land a combination but Kadurov avoids it well.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Greene misses.
Kadurov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kadurov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kadurov missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Greene cracks Kadurov with a good jab.
Greene stuns Kadurov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Kadurov attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Kadurov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kadurov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kadurov shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Kadurov drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Greene pulls Kadurov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kadurov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kadurov is working Greene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadurov postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
Kadurov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene has Kadurov pulled in close to control his posture.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer.
Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow. #T3#
Kadurov trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadurov cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Greene swings for the body but Kadurov moves out of range.
Greene throws a good cross that connects.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kadurov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadurov moves away.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene misses the jab.
Kadurov throws a big shot that misses.
Kadurov misses with a takedown
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Kadurov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadurov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov blocks a jab.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Kadurov tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadurov.
A big right from Greene misses.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Greene misses.
Kadurov moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Greene.
Jab from Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Greene misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greene's guard.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kadurov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greene is trying to keep Kadurov in close.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greene misses with a hook #TD#
and Kadurov counters with a single leg into guard. Greene didn't expect that.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kadurov being controlled here momentarily.
Kadurov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kadurov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Kadurov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer.
Greene controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Kadurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kadurov walks into a jab.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Kadurov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Greene does no damage. #T4#
Kadurov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kadurov gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Kadurov misses with a right hand
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene lands a body shot.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Greene throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greene's guard.
Kadurov throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Greene is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai connects with a jab.
Kadurov moves out of range as Chai strikes.#TD2#
Kadurov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kadurov misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kadurov being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kadurov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov. #T1#
Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Chai's brow.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai has his hands on Kadurov's head, controlling the position.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai pulls Kadurov in to control the position.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov being controlled here momentarily.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Kadurov shoots in and bounces Chai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chai pulls Kadurov in close to prevent any damage.
Kadurov stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kadurov 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#
Kadurov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kadurov is stalling in the full guard.
Chai managing to control the position.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Kadurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadurov.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Kadurov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kadurov feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rustam Kadurov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kadurov tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Kadurov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Kadurov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kadurov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kadurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kadurov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kadurov is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Kadurov in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kadurov.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
Kadurov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadurov trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Kadurov has passed into half guard.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kadurov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kadurov prevents Chai from improving his position.
Kadurov controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kadurov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadurov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Kadurov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kadurov shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Kadurov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Kadurov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chai on his heels. He'll look to pass Chai's guard now, I'm sure.
Kadurov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kadurov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kadurov trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kadurov slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Kadurov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kadurov's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
Chai wants to control from the top but Kadurov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai stands up over Kadurov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kadurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai tries for a takedown but Kadurov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai throws a right hand that Kadurov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadurov also avoids with ease.
Kadurov with a poor takedown
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Kadurov gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard.
Kadurov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kadurov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kadurov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kadurov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shahriyar Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Kadurov.
Chai lands a jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Kadurov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shahriyar Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Kadurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Kadurov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Kadurov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Kadurov manages to avoid it.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Kadurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai. #TD2#
Kadurov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadurov won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T3#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kadurov throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Kadurov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shahriyar Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadurov trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kadurov's head.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Kadurov with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai looks to land a combination. Kadurov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahriyar Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Walton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kadurov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov is working Walton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walton working a defensive guard here.
Walton is pulling down on Kadurov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kadurov, at least for the moment.#T1#
Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadurov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kadurov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Kadurov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walton.
Nice jab there from Kadurov.
Walton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kadurov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walton is looking to clinch but Kadurov is avoiding it. #TD#
Kadurov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walton to the ground. Kadurov is now in Walton's guard.
Walton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kadurov has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Walton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
The strikes coming from Kadurov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Kadurov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton seems a little lost for a moment, as Kadurov dominates the positioning.
Walton is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kadurov.
Walton is looking to reverse the position.
Walton 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.#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.
Kadurov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walton looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kadurov misses with a head shot.
Walton is squirming around, avoiding Kadurov's attempts to control the action.
Kadurov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kadurov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kadurov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Walton is now in Kadurov's guard. A big mistake from Kadurov there, giving up the dominant position!
Walton preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kadurov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kadurov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kadurov lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kadurov.
Kadurov backing away here, and Walton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Walton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walton.
Walton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Walton manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Walton drives through and clinches with Kadurov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov prevents a body shot from Walton.
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Walton clinches up with Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Walton is pushing Kadurov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Kadurov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kadurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kadurov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadurov looks to land a left hand but Walton moved out of range nicely.
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kadurov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kadurov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Kadurov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walton to the mat! Walton manages to get full guard. #T2#
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving.
Kadurov lands a couple of digs.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walton's head.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Kadurov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walton's head.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kadurov postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadurov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walton wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kadurov postures up in Walton's guard and throws a big left but Walton blocks it.
Kadurov 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.
Walton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Walton is looking to clinch but Kadurov is avoiding it.
Walton looks to throw the jab but Kadurov is out of range. #TD#
Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov scores with punches from side control.
Walton wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walton can do to turn this around?
Walton is being controlled here.
Walton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kadurov easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov lands a jab to the nose.
Walton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kadurov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walton down.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov is working Walton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Walton prevents Kadurov from improving position. #T1#
Kadurov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benjamin Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadurov working away.
Walton is not content to let Kadurov control the position. #SUB#
Kadurov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walton, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kadurov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov throwing strikes but Walton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kadurov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kadurov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kadurov regains half guard.#T3#
Kadurov tries to roll over but Walton keeps him under control.
Kadurov gets back to full guard.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kadurov is trying to control the position but Walton postures up.
Kadurov being controlled here, momentarily.
Walton stopping the sweep attempt from Kadurov.
Kadurov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walton's guard. #REVR#
Walton looking to control. #T4#
Kadurov is stalling in the full guard.
Kadurov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kadurov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walton seems keen to control Kadurov's posture.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadurov is looking to work some ground and pound but Walton has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Kadurov.
Gawain throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kadurov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gawain won't be happy with that.
Kadurov working the head with strikes.
Gawain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kadurov working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Gawain is rocked!
Kadurov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gawain is still in real trouble! Can Kadurov finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gawain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kadurov cracks Gawain with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kadurov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gawain is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kadurov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rustam Kadurov waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kadurov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Kadurov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scott will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The strikes coming from Kadurov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Scott is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov looking to finish with strikes here!
Kadurov trying to control but Scott is having none of it. #T1#
Scott tries to lock up and control but Kadurov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kadurov working for a submission but Scott is keeping him at bay.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is bucking up trying to escape but Kadurov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kadurov misses with a head shot.#T2#
Kadurov landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Kadurov has hold of Scott's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scott manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kadurov controlling the pace for now.
Scott tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.#SUB#
Kadurov is working for a guillotine from mount but Scott frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Kadurov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott is now in Kadurov's guard. A big mistake from Kadurov there, giving up the dominant position!
Kadurov 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.#T3#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Kadurov is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Scott working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Scott postures up.
Kadurov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kadurov is working hard here to advance position.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kadurov wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kadurov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott won't allow Kadurov to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Kadurov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott cracks Kadurov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kadurov ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Kadurov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Kadurov takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott swings for the body but Kadurov moves out of range. #TD#
Kadurov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Kadurov is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kadurov is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kadurov is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kadurov pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kadurov. #SUB#
Kadurov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kadurov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kadurov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kadurov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott wants to control but Kadurov is keeping busy.
Kadurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Kadurov controlling the action here. #T3#
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. Kadurov connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Kadurov thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Kadurov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott wants to control but Kadurov is keeping busy.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kadurov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kadurov prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott trying to hold on to Kadurov's head to control him but Kadurov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kadurov.
Ridley Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kadurov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Kadurov cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Kadurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kadurov slips a straight right by Scott.#TD#
Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.

Scott pushes Kadurov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ridley Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to clinch up but Kadurov circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott lands a jab to Kadurov's midsection.
Scott moves forwards but Kadurov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Kadurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Kadurov feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kadurov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kadurov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. #T1#
Scott has his hands on Kadurov's head, controlling the position.
Scott controls Kadurov momentarily but Kadurov frees himself.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rustam Kadurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadurov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Kadurov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kadurov preventing the sweep.
Scott looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kadurov misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kadurov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kadurov lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kadurov slips nicely into half guard.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kadurov. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott trying to control here.
Kadurov is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kadurov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ridley Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
A very excited looking Rustam Kadurov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov digs a good hook to Dias's body.
Kadurov works over Dias's head and body with a nice combination.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Kadurov connects with the punch.
Kadurov throws a hook but Dias avoids it easily.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kadurov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dias slips under a jab from Kadurov.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kadurov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dias goes for a double leg but Kadurov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kadurov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kadurov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dias has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadurov trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.#SUB#
Dias working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Kadurov defends easily. #SUB#
Dias working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kadurov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dias is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kadurov grinds an elbow into Dias's temple.
Kadurov wants to stand but Dias has his arm trapped.
Kadurov is staying tight to Dias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kadurov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kadurov's back!
Kadurov trying to control the hands but Dias won't let him.
Dias is trying to control but Kadurov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kadurov wants to control but Dias is having none of it.#T4#
Dias looking to ground and pound but Kadurov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kadurov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kadurov 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.
Dias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
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#
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
Kadurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadurov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kadurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadurov.
Kadurov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kadurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Kadurov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kadurov working away.
Dias tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Kadurov controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kadurov just content to control the position.
Kadurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kadurov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kadurov working away.#T3#
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Kadurov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kadurov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kadurov looks up at the clock and then as Dias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kadurov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dias stops Kadurov from passing to mount.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dias on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Dias can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kadurov tries for a kimura but Dias is defending well.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Kadurov slips a nice elbow through Dias's hands, connecting with Dias's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kadurov in particular looking to stall.
Kadurov lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov 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!#R3#
Dias fails to land the takedown.
Kadurov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dias.
Dias darts in looking for a takedown but Kadurov gets double underhooks and turns Dias into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kadurov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dias to the mat. Dias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dias's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kadurov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kadurov is posturing up here but Dias has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kadurov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kadurov has to tap! Slick submission there by Dias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title!

Event: WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kadurov misses the target.
Kadurov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kadurov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kadurov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Licht.
And Kadurov tries to counter it with a takedown but Licht pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licht scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Licht quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura but Licht is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kadurov to get the leverage.
Licht trying to control from the bottom.
Licht is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kadurov in particular looking to stall.
Licht has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Kadurov throwing shots but Licht is blocking nicely.
Kadurov prevents Licht from improving his position.
Licht wants to control but Kadurov is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Kadurov seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kadurov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Licht.
Licht drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ben Licht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadurov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kadurov ducks under a wild hook from Licht.
Kadurov lands a head shot.
Kadurov moves out of range as Licht strikes.
Licht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Licht throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Kadurov.
Licht misses with a double jab.
Kadurov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Licht.
Licht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Licht misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Kadurov ducks under a wild hook from Licht.
Kadurov throws a hook but Licht blocks it.
Kadurov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Licht.
Licht misses with a combination #TD2#
and Kadurov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Licht being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Licht looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kadurov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kadurov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kadurov landing some decent shots from guard.
Licht 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#
Licht wants to take a breather but Kadurov is having none of it.
Licht with the ground and pound but Kadurov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Licht misses with a body kick.
Kadurov throws a hook but Licht avoids it easily.
Licht throws a leg kick but Kadurov checks it.
The fighters circling - Licht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Kadurov there.
Licht misses with a double jab.
Licht doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Licht misses with a low kick.
Kadurov feints the counter takedown.
Licht misses with a body kick.
Kadurov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Kadurov. That snapped Licht's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ben Licht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Kadurov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Licht misses the target.
Kadurov moves out of range as Licht strikes.
Nice body punch from Kadurov.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kadurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licht manages to avoid it.
Licht throws a lazy right hand but Kadurov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kadurov misses with a wild combination.
Kadurov slips a straight right by Licht.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Kadurov connects with a body shot that sends Licht's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kadurov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Kadurov stopping the sweep attempt from Licht.
Kadurov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kadurov with a nice head shot there.
Kadurov 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.
Kadurov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Licht throws a leg kick but Kadurov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Licht is looking to chop away at Kadurov's legs. #TD2#
Kadurov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kadurov stalls from top position.
Licht tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Licht struggling a bit here.
Kadurov is putting a hurting on Licht here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Kadurov landing strikes.
Licht can't do much from the bottom here.
Licht is trying to get back to half guard.
Kadurov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Licht to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Licht looking for a sweep but Kadurov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kadurov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kadurov controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov 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#
Licht tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kadurov is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Kadurov.
Kadurov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Licht lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kadurov circles away quickly and effectively.
Licht moves away from the strike by Kadurov.
Kadurov thuds a left hand into Licht's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kadurov. That snapped Licht's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Licht misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Licht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kadurov.
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Kadurov manages to avoid it.
Licht throws a right hand that Kadurov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadurov also avoids with ease.
Licht throws a quick inside leg kick.
Licht throws a hook but Kadurov blocks it.#T1#
Kadurov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kadurov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Licht momentarily.
Licht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadurov.
Licht misses with an uppercut. Kadurov saw that one coming.
Licht swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kadurov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Licht!
Kadurov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Licht tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Kadurov controlling the position from side mount.
Licht looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Kadurov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kadurov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadurov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Licht really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Licht wants to hold on but Kadurov pushes him away.
Kadurov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Kadurov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kadurov cracks Licht with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kadurov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ben Licht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Licht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Licht tries to lock up and control but Kadurov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kadurov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Licht is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Licht is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Licht really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
A less than humble Rustam Kadurov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Kadurov throws a body punch but Sykov moves out of range.
Sykov with the counter takedown but Kadurov avoids it easily.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadurov lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Kadurov gets caught flat footed, as Sykov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kadurov keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throws an elbow that misses. Kadurov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sykov's guard. Nice move by Kadurov!#REVR#
Kadurov wanted to stand there but Sykov had control of the position.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sykov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Kadurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov working a defensive guard but Kadurov manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Kadurov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sykov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kadurov but great work by Sykov.
Kadurov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sykov.
Kadurov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kadurov controlling the position well.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov moves nicely into side control.
Sykov advances nicely into full mount.
Sykov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kadurov is trying to escape the mount.
Kadurov is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kadurov holds on for dear life.#SUB2#
Sykov working for a submission but Kadurov is keeping him at bay.
Sykov looking to control but Kadurov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sykov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kadurov is on top in guard.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.
Kadurov postures up. #T4#
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kadurov is aware though and is defending well.
Kadurov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sykov has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kadurov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Sykov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kadurov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Sykov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sykov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadurov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kadurov is not content to let Sykov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sykov seems to be working for a kimura but Kadurov defends the submission attempt.
Sykov wants to control but Kadurov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sykov trying to control from Kadurov's half guard. Kadurov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kadurov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Kadurov keeps moving.
Kadurov wants to sweep here but Sykov controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kadurov is trying to control the position but Sykov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kadurov as he avoids it easily.
Kadurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykov sprawls and moves away.
Kadurov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadurov.
Kadurov missing with a left hand there. Sykov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Sykov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kadurov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kadurov manages to get to full guard.
Sykov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sykov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Kadurov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Sykov has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to sweep but instead, Kadurov has passed into half guard.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Kadurov is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Kadurov seems content to control.
Kadurov prevents Sykov from improving his position.
Sykov trying to control but Kadurov postures up. #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.
Alexei Sykov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sykov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov is positioning himself well to prevent Kadurov advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadurov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykov defending well though. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Sykov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kadurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Kadurov.
Sykov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykov dives in and grabs Kadurov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kadurov pushes down on Sykov's head and hops out.
Rustam Kadurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to move into range but Kadurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykov fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sykov's guard.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sykov has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kadurov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov controls Kadurov momentarily but Kadurov frees himself.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sykov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadurov escapes and throws Sykov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kadurov working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kadurov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sykov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.
Alexei Sykov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kadurov trying to control the position but Sykov is working away. #SUB#
Kadurov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Sykov tries to bench press Kadurov off him but Kadurov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sykov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kadurov, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kadurov shoots in and gets a takedown into Sykov's guard.
Kadurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykov is keeping the position for now.
Kadurov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Rustam Kadurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sykov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Kadurov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Hammer. #TD2#
The Hammer scores with a takedown into Kadurov's guard.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Hammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kadurov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kadurov seems keen to control The Hammer's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kadurov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kadurov pulls The Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kadurov gets tackled into the cage by The Hammer. The Hammer maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kadurov lands a takedown into guard.
The Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
The Hammer working for submissions but it's allowed Kadurov to get to half guard.
The Hammer is looking for a sweep. Kadurov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kadurov pulls his head out easily.
The Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Hammer looking to control.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Kadurov defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
The Hammer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kadurov stacks The Hammer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kadurov!
The Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
Kadurov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Hammer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kadurov is landing with some decent strikes but The Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Kadurov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
The Hammer tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Hammer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura here.
The Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kadurov throws a looping overhand right but The Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kadurov enables The Hammer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kadurov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been informed that The Hammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hammer won't allow Kadurov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kadurov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Hammer has passed into half guard!
The Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Kadurov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Kadurov is looking to control The Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kadurov avoid being mounted?
Kadurov wants to get back to full guard but The Hammer has passed into side control.
An elbow from The Hammer crashes against the mat.
Kadurov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov is not content to let The Hammer control the position. #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.#SUB2#
The Hammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kadurov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from The Hammer crashes against the mat.
The Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov is not content to let The Hammer control the position.
The Hammer is trying to ground and pound but Kadurov uses the momentary lack of control by The Hammer to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kadurov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The Hammer thows a huge punch but Kadurov dodges it nicely.
The Hammer wants to take a breather but Kadurov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kadurov is defending against the submission attempts here by The Hammer.
The Hammer working over Kadurov with some ground and pound. Kadurov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kadurov is staying active underneath The Hammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The Hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadurov defends it well.
Kadurov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Hammer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadurov defends it well.
The Hammer trying to control the action but Kadurov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark The Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov scores with the left hand. The Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
The Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kadurov counters with a single leg into guard. The Hammer didn't expect that. #SUB2#
The Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hammer's head.#T1#
Kadurov won't allow The Hammer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
The Hammer has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kadurov is in close to The Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kadurov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kadurov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Hammer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kadurov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The Hammer is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Kadurov landing strikes.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but The Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The Hammer tries to bench press Kadurov off him but Kadurov keeps the position.
The Hammer is trying to control Kadurov's posture but Kadurov avoids it.
The Hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Rustam Kadurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadurov working the ground and pound.
The Hammer is trying to work for a sweep but Kadurov has mounted him!
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Kadurov's attempts to control the action.
The Hammer tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.#T4##SUB#
Kadurov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Hammer regains half guard.
The Hammer wants to improve his position but Kadurov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer has hold of Kadurov's hands but Kadurov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kadurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hammer keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CC2: Devereaux vs. Viet Hu
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body.
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kadurov misses with a hook. Franklin ducked under it nicely.
Kadurov throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Franklin.
Franklin with a nice calf kick.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Franklin scores with a three punch combo!
Kadurov cracks Franklin with a good jab.
Kadurov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franklin moves away from the strike by Kadurov.
Franklin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kadurov just manages to avoid it.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kadurov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franklin counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Kadurov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kadurov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Kadurov trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Kadurov misses with the ground and pound.
Kadurov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Franklin is avoiding damage well.
Kadurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
Franklin wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov scores with punches from side control.
Kadurov gets to mount! Franklin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Franklin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kadurov dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Kadurov.#T2#
Franklin can't escape the position.
Kadurov dominating with strikes here.
Kadurov working Franklin over with strikes here.
Kadurov connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Franklin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Franklin has been cut.#SUB2#
Kadurov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Franklin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Franklin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kadurov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Franklin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kadurov slips an arm under Franklin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kadurov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kadurov is squeezing on Franklin like an anaconda would it's prey. Franklin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rustam Kadurov!
In his post fight interview, Rustam Kadurov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CC1: Kovaleva vs. Murray
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ojidemenzi.
Kadurov defending well as Ojidemenzi loads up on a big left hand.
Kadurov attempts a counter takedown but Ojidemenzi avoids it well and moves away.
Kadurov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ojidemenzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov has his takedown stuffed
and Kadurov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ojidemenzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Decent striking displayed by Ojidemenzi there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojidemenzi jabs Kadurov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kadurov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Kadurov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Kadurov moves out of range. #T1#
Kadurov ducks under a wild hook from Ojidemenzi.
Kadurov tries to counter with a takedown but Ojidemenzi is quick to defend against it.
Kadurov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ojidemenzi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kadurov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ojidemenzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kadurov loads up on a big right hand but Ojidemenzi slips the punch.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Kadurov is out of range.
Kadurov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ojidemenzi lands a jab to Kadurov's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ojidemenzi.
A little jabbing left from Ojidemenzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kadurov misses with a right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Kadurov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Kadurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ojidemenzi sprawls and moves away.
Ojidemenzi slips a jab from Kadurov.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kadurov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov throws an off balance right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kadurov defending well as Ojidemenzi loads up on a big left hand.
Kadurov misses with an uppercut
letting Ojidemenzi counter with a right hand.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadurov moves away.
Kadurov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ojidemenzi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Kadurov.
Kadurov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kadurov throws an off balance right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ojidemenzi lands a body shot. #TD#
Kadurov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kadurov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kadurov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kadurov 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.
Kadurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kadurov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ojidemenzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Ojidemenzi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kadurov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kadurov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ojidemenzi because Kadurov loaded up on that one.
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!
You get the feeling that Ojidemenzi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Kadurov.
Kadurov controlling from mount.
Ojidemenzi is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ojidemenzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kadurov missing with a left hand there. Ojidemenzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ojidemenzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ojidemenzi scores with a shot to the body.
Kadurov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kadurov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ojidemenzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ojidemenzi misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ojidemenzi thuds a left hand into Kadurov's body.
Kadurov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ojidemenzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadurov.
Kadurov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ojidemenzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadurov has his takedown stuffed
and Ojidemenzi counters with a nice body shot.
Ojidemenzi slips a straight right by Kadurov.
Kadurov moves out of range as Ojidemenzi strikes.#T2#
Kadurov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ojidemenzi counter with a right hand.
Ojidemenzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kadurov at a distance.
Kadurov misses with a left hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a nice body shot.
Ojidemenzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut. Kadurov saw that one coming.
Kadurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ojidemenzi sprawls and moves away.
Kadurov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kadurov blocks a jab.
Kadurov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ojidemenzi scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ojidemenzi.
Kadurov misses with a hook
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ojidemenzi lands a jab to Kadurov's midsection.
Ojidemenzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ojidemenzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ojidemenzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ojidemenzi throws a big shot that misses.
Ojidemenzi scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi with a nice cross.#T4#
Kadurov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi connects with a body shot that sends Kadurov's belly button to the back.
Ojidemenzi jabs Kadurov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kadurov misses with an uppercut
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kadurov is rocked!
Kadurov shoots and misses
and Ojidemenzi counters with a big right hand! Oh Kadurov is in trouble here! Ojidemenzi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Luffy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kadurov's head backwards.
Luffy throws a body kick that misses.
Kadurov tries to counter with a takedown but Luffy is quick to defend against it.
Luffy throws a series of punches but Kadurov avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Kadurov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luffy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kadurov attempts a counter takedown but Luffy avoids it well and moves away.
Luffy scores with a jab to the body.
Luffy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luffy.
Luffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luffy plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kadurov to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kadurov just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Monkey Luffy!

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