Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 445 -
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov throws a leg kick but Babinski moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Babinski misses the target.
No luck for Lykmekov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lykmekov looking to score a takedown here. Babinski is defending well but Lykmekov drives through and ends up in Babinski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lykmekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babinski is keeping the position for now.
Babinski is looking to stand up but Lykmekov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski keeping moving, preventing Lykmekov from controlling successfully.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Lykmekov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lykmekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lykmekov is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Lykmekov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lykmekov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Babinski throws a hook but Lykmekov blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Babinski.
Lykmekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.#CL2#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Lykmekov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lykmekov tries to pull guard but Babinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Lykmekov drops back down to his feet.
Timofey Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.#BC#
Babinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Babinski as Lykmekov shoots in.
Lykmekov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babinski counters with a nice body kick.
Lykmekov wants to clinch.
Babinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babinski misses with a body shot.
Lykmekov wants to counter with a clinch but Babinski pushes him away.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Babinski. #T3#
Lykmekov goes for a double leg but Babinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babinski continues to drive forward.
Babinski connects with the punch.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Babinski gets caught flat footed, as Lykmekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lykmekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babinski wants to stand up but Lykmekov is controlling him.
Lykmekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babinski wants to stand but Lykmekov is controlling the position.
Lykmekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Lykmekov gets to his feet. Babinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Lykmekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lykmekov fails to land the takedown.
Babinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lykmekov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shashlyk Lykmekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick and Lykmekov moves out of range easily.
Babinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lykmekov's hands.
Lykmekov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babinski. Babinski obviously looking to wear him down.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Lykmekov is looking to clinch but Babinski is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lykmekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babinski is trying to break free.#BC2#
Lykmekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Babinski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches up with Babinski, looking for a takedown. Lykmekov pushes Babinski against the cage but Babinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lykmekov misses with a takedown attempt - Babinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Babinski misses the target.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Lykmekov moved out of range.
Lykmekov shoots in but Babinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timofey Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Lykmekov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Babinski's half guard.
Babinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykmekov can do to turn this around?
Lykmekov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lykmekov is looking for a kimura but Babinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lykmekov to get the leverage. #T1#
Still in half guard, Lykmekov seems content to control.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Babinski is trying to stand.
Lykmekov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lykmekov is looking to clinch but Babinski is avoiding it.
Lykmekov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lykmekov with a poor takedown
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babinski circles away.
Some wild striking there from Lykmekov. #T2#
Babinski missing with a left hand there. Lykmekov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lykmekov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babinski swivels and escapes.
Lykmekov looks to clinch
and Babinski counters with a left to the body.
Lykmekov is breathing heavily.
Babinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lykmekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babinski avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timofey Babinski is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Babinski cracks Lykmekov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lykmekov to stand back up!#ROC#Lykmekov is rocked!#T3#
Lykmekov wants to stay close but Babinski steps back to make room for something. Lykmekov seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Babinski and Lykmekov drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timofey Babinski!
Our winner, Timofey Babinski, 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 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov is looking to clinch but Halme is avoiding it.
Halme throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lykmekov taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Lykmekov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov advances nicely into full mount.
You get the feeling that Halme really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lykmekov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Lykmekov dominating with strikes here.
Lykmekov lands a heavy elbow.
Lykmekov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halme hang on?
Halme working to try and regain half guard.
Halme swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Halme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Halme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halme wants to hold on but Lykmekov pushes him away.
Halme is looking to get to half guard.
Lykmekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lykmekov lands a nice shot to the head.
Lykmekov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Halme reaches up to try and control the position but Lykmekov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Halme rolls and tries to escape and now Lykmekov has his back! #SUB2#
Halme fending off the submission attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Halme showing good submission defense here.
Lykmekov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4##SUB2#
Halme defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lykmekov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lykmekov controlling well, preventing Halme from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Lykmekov tightening his grip on Halme, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lykmekov looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lykmekov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lykmekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lykmekov is working away from the top position though.
Lykmekov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halme's head.
Halme trying to control but Lykmekov postures up.
Lykmekov controlling the action here.
Halme is trying to maintain the position but Lykmekov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov trying to control from half guard but Halme is working away. #T1#
Halme is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lykmekov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halme wants to sweep but Lykmekov has passed to side control!
Lykmekov cracks Halme with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Lykmekov is trying to get an arm triangle but Halme is defending well.
Halme is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here as Lykmekov stalls from top position.
Halme is trying to get back to his feet.
Lykmekov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lykmekov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Check out the look on Lykmekov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Halme is looking for a sweep.
Lykmekov tries to score with some ground and pound. Halme controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lykmekov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halme tries to improve position but can't.
Halme gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lykmekov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halme!
Lykmekov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Halme tries to lock up and control but Lykmekov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halme wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lykmekov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lykmekov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lykmekov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lykmekov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lykmekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Halme tries to sprawl out of it but Lykmekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halme throws a big counter combination but Lykmekov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halme looks for the body kick but Lykmekov saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and pushes Halme back into the cage.
Halme letting Lykmekov take a breather here.
Halme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lykmekov moves out of range as Halme throws a body kick.
Lykmekov fails with the takedown
and Halme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tony Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lykmekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halme's waist but Halme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lykmekov off to one side.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Lykmekov moves out of range easily.
Halme throws a head kick that Lykmekov semi-blocks.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Halme gets tackled into the cage by Lykmekov. Lykmekov maintains the clinch.
Halme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Halme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Lykmekov clinches up with Halme and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Lykmekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halme misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lykmekov as Halme tries to tie him up.
Lykmekov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Halme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lykmekov tries to pull guard but Halme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Halme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lykmekov lands a left hand.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halme to keep the fight standing.
Halme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##TD2#
Lykmekov successfully pulls guard.
Halme wants to stand and escape but instead Lykmekov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lykmekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halme is striking but Lykmekov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Halme regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lykmekov trying to control but Halme is working from the bottom.
Lykmekov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lykmekov pushing down on Halme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lykmekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halme is trying to get back to full guard.
Lykmekov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halme blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov lands with a punch from half guard.
Lykmekov tries to pass to full mount but Halme defends it. #ES#
Halme has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lykmekov is on him like a limpet, forcing Halme back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme wants to stall.
Lykmekov is working for takedown but Halme is calmly controlling the position for now.

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 Tony Halme.
I think Lykmekov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shashlyk Lykmekov waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡'s logo in front of the cameras.
Tony Halme spoke after the fight, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: OFK 433 - Wright Vs Anderson
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lykmekov darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Lykmekov into the cage.
Matt Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Lykmekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Lykmekov scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Cooper catches Lykmekov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Lykmekov gets caught napping as Cooper dives in and scores a takedown. Lykmekov manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lykmekov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cooper wants to control from the top but Lykmekov keeps moving.
Lykmekov looking to control.
Cooper 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.
Cooper 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.
Lykmekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cooper is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lykmekov keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
Cooper looking to sit in guard and control but Lykmekov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lykmekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lykmekov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lykmekov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lykmekov has managed to get both his arms back between Cooper's legs - danger averted.
Lykmekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Lykmekov tries to pass.
Lykmekov throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Lykmekov from controlling successfully.
Lykmekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.#T3#
Cooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lykmekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Cooper controls Lykmekov momentarily but Lykmekov frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykmekov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lykmekov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lykmekov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lykmekov walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper.
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Lykmekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Cooper scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cooper.
Cooper goes for a double leg but Lykmekov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lykmekov continues to drive forward.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Lykmekov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cooper is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Lykmekov can't break the clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lykmekov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Lykmekov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lykmekov dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Lykmekov's head and hops out.
Lykmekov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooper but Cooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooper tests Lykmekov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cooper tests Lykmekov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shashlyk Lykmekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Lykmekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lykmekov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper throws an off balance right hand
and Lykmekov counters with a two punch combo.
Cooper connects with a leg kick.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Lykmekov darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Lykmekov into the cage.
Cooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Lykmekov should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Cooper. #CL2#
Lykmekov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Lykmekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Cooper tries a body shot but Lykmekov blocks it.
Cooper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lykmekov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lykmekov tries for a takedown but Cooper circles away easily
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykmekov can do to turn this around?
Lykmekov walks into a straight right hand from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a hook. Lykmekov ducked under it nicely.
Matt Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lykmekov.#T2#
Cooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Lykmekov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooper defends it well.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Lykmekov moved out of range.
Lykmekov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooper defends it well.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Lykmekov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lykmekov wants to clinch but Cooper slips to the side
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Lykmekov misses with a double jab.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lykmekov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lykmekov moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches up with Cooper, looking for a takedown. Lykmekov pushes Cooper against the cage but Cooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Cooper looks to land a combination but Lykmekov avoids it well.
Matt Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Lykmekov shoots in.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Lykmekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lykmekov is breathing heavily.
Cooper misses with a hook. Lykmekov ducked under it nicely.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Lykmekov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lykmekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Lykmekov walks into a left hand.
Lykmekov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper slows down the pace here.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Lykmekov.
Cooper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lykmekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Cooper is leaning against Lykmekov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lykmekov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Lykmekov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Cooper scores with a takedown into Lykmekov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lykmekov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Lykmekov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Cooper misses with a right hand
and Lykmekov counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Lykmekov to acknowledge the strikes.
Cooper works Lykmekov's body with a nice hook.
Cooper with a jab.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lykmekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Lykmekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Lykmekov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lykmekov fails with the takedown.
Matt Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lykmekov has time to react.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Lykmekov moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
Lykmekov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cooper is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lykmekov.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Lykmekov. Lykmekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykmekov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Lykmekov with an uppercut!#ROC#Lykmekov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper drops Lykmekov with a big left hand! Lykmekov is injured, injured bad! Cooper jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooper!
After winning the bout, Matt Cooper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 418 - Green Vs Wulf
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Mad Onion misses with a wild body shot.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykmekov tries to clinch but Mad Onion is having none of it. #CL2#
Lykmekov darts in and clinches Mad Onion up against the cage.
Mad Onion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lykmekov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lykmekov looks winded!
Lykmekov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mad Onion walks away with a smile on his face. Lykmekov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good shot there by Mad Onion.#CL#
Mad Onion rushes Lykmekov and presses him up against the cage.
Mad Onion digs a right hand underneath Lykmekov's ribcage. Lykmekov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Lykmekov 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mad Onion obliges.
Lykmekov takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mad Onion presses Lykmekov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion with a knee to the head.
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lykmekovs head. #T1#
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Lykmekov shrugs off. #ROC#Lykmekov is rocked!
Lykmekov takes a shot to the head.
Lykmekov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mad Onion finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the body.
Mad Onion unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lykmekov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mad Onion is unloading with more strikes now! Lykmekov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
After winning the bout, Luke Mad Onion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 411 - Garrincha Vs Green
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lykmekov.#TD#
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lykmekov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Lykmekov is working to tighten his grip on Meyer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Meyer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lykmekov is really squeezing tight and eventually Meyer passes out! Lykmekov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shashlyk Lykmekov made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Stroker misses with a combination
and Lykmekov counters with a straight right hand.
Lykmekov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Lykmekov sends Stroker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lykmekov is motioning to the referee to let Stroker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lykmekov counters with a crisp right that sends Stroker to the canvas! Lykmekov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shashlyk Lykmekov thanked Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov shoots for a takedown but Meyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lykmekov with that takedown attempt.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lykmekov defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Lykmekov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Lykmekov holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyer drops back down to his feet.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meyer to keep the fight standing.
Lykmekov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Meyer fails to pull guard.
Lykmekov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykmekov defends well and Meyer ends up having to push Lykmekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meyer tries to clinch
and Lykmekov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Lykmekov takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Lykmekov holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyer drops back down to his feet.
Meyer wants a takedown. #BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Lykmekov has knocked Meyer down with a huge combo! Lykmekov steps away and waves a wobbly Meyer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Meyer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lykmekov gets a clinch.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Lykmekov finish him?
Meyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Lykmekov has hold of one of Meyer's legs. Meyer is fighting the takedown attempt but Lykmekov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lykmekov gets to his feet and stands over Meyer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Meyer felt that one! Lykmekov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Meyer from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Shashlyk Lykmekov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lykmekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lykmekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Lykmekov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lykmekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Lykmekov pulls Jesus into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus won't allow Lykmekov to sweep him here.
Lykmekov pulls Jesus in close to prevent any damage.
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Lykmekov has wrist control.
Jesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lykmekov on the ground.
Lykmekov has Jesus pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lykmekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lykmekov's legs - danger averted.
Jesus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lykmekov trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jesus is fighting to break Lykmekov's control of his arms but Lykmekov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lykmekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lykmekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lykmekov working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily. #SUB2#
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lykmekov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Lykmekov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jesus throws a strike but Lykmekov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lykmekov passes Jesus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lykmekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lykmekov is pressing down on Jesus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jesus is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus is trying to stand up here but Lykmekov is controlling him well.
Lykmekov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesus tries to get out of the position.
Lykmekov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lykmekov prevents Jesus from standing back up.
Lykmekov stalling.
Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Lykmekov passes into side control. #T3##SU2#
Lykmekov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus misses with some punches. #TD2#
Lykmekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jesus uses from the top position.
Lykmekov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lykmekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jesus's guard. #REVB#
Jesus can't keep his opponent in guard - Lykmekov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lykmekov is taking a breather. Jesus 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.
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. Lykmekov connects with a nice short shot to Jesus's temple.
Lykmekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jesus is trying to stand.
Lykmekov content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU2#
Lykmekov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jesus leaves Lykmekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.#TD2#
Lykmekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jesus sprawls well initially but Lykmekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lykmekov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lykmekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lykmekov working Jesus over with strikes. #SUB2#
Lykmekov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lykmekov not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lykmekov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lykmekov swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lykmekov is defended easily by Jesus.
Lykmekov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesus tries to clinch but Lykmekov moves out of range.
Lykmekov is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov has his takedown stuffed
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lykmekov moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Lykmekov tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away. #T1#
Jesus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Lykmekov ducks down to avoid it.
Lykmekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Jesus pushes Lykmekov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Jesus stops a takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov is trying to drag Jesus to the mat but Jesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus tries to work over Lykmekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lykmekov.
Jesus pushes Lykmekov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lykmekov is working for takedown but Jesus is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lykmekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lykmekov wants to pass the guard but Jesus is defending well.
Jesus tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the pace.
Lykmekov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lykmekov trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away.
Jesus pushes Lykmekov off looking to stand but Lykmekov dives back in and keeps control.
Lykmekov slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Jesus tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lykmekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lykmekov works his way into full mount!
Jesus tries to buck Lykmekov off but Lykmekov takes his back!
Lykmekov controlling the position well here. Jesus rolled but Lykmekov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lykmekov lands strikes to the head.
Lykmekov controlling from the back.
Lykmekov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ROC2#Jesus is rocked!
Lykmekov is raining down hard shots and and Jesus has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Shashlyk Lykmekov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lykmekov misses with a head kick.
Lykmekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Meyer forces Lykmekov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lykmekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Lykmekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lykmekov dives in and grabs Meyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyer pushes down on Lykmekov's head and hops out.
As Lykmekov backs off Meyer throws a huge counter combo but Lykmekov manages to avoid it all.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meyer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lykmekov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Lykmekov lands a leg kick that knocks Meyer off balance momentarily.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lykmekov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lykmekov cracks Meyer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lykmekov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1##SU#
Lykmekov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Meyer to his feet.
Lykmekov leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Lykmekov darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.#TD#
Lykmekov jumps guard and drags Meyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Meyer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lykmekov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Meyer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lykmekov pulls down on the head and he's put Meyer to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Shashlyk Lykmekov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Paysley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lykmekov to the ground. Paysley is now in Lykmekov's guard.
Lykmekov is pulling down on Paysley's head. It's preventing any offense from Paysley, at least for the moment.
Lykmekov is trying to control the position but Paysley postures up.
Paysley forces his way into half guard.
Lykmekov is trying to maintain the position but Paysley is very close to passing his half guard.
Lykmekov is controlling Paysley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov wants to improve his position but Paysley is controlling well.
Lykmekov misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Lykmekov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Paysley seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paysley is trying to control. Lykmekov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lykmekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paysley is fending him off so far but Lykmekov persists. Nope, Paysley circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Lykmekov moves into the clinch.
Paysley tries to break the clinch but Lykmekov is controlling the position.
Paysley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lykmekov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2##TD2#
Lykmekov pulls guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the position.
Lykmekov has control of Paysley's left arm, preventing Paysley from doing any damage.
Paysley is stalling in the full guard.
Lykmekov controls Paysley momentarily but Paysley frees himself.
Paysley stops Lykmekov from standing up. #T3#
Lykmekov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lykmekov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paysley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Paysley wants to pass the guard but Lykmekov is defending well.
Paysley works his way into full mount!
Paysley tries to control but Lykmekov wriggling away.
Lykmekov wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Paysley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4##SUB#
Paysley has isolated one of Lykmekov's arms. Lykmekov looking to fight him off but Paysley twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Lykmekov moves away and avoids it.
Lykmekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lykmekov scrambles back to his feet.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall punishes Lykmekov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lykmekov wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Lykmekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lykmekov.
Lykmekov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Hall kicks Lykmekov off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes a swing at Lykmekov's ribcage but misses.
Lykmekov feints the counter takedown.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Lykmekov moves away and avoids it.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lykmekov. Lykmekov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lykmekov defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Lykmekov unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Lykmekov's head but Lykmekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall misses with a hook. Lykmekov ducked under it nicely.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lykmekov throws a counter combo.
Lykmekov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Lykmekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lykmekov moves away from the strike by Hall.
Lykmekov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lykmekov.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Lykmekov clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Lykmekov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lykmekov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lykmekov fails with the takedown.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lykmekov lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lykmekov is defended easily by Hall.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lykmekov's head backwards.#T3#
Hall misses with a hook. Lykmekov ducked under it nicely.
Hall throws a jab when Lykmekov was well out of range.
Lykmekov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Lykmekov pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Lykmekov keeps him there for the moment.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Lykmekov has double underhooks. #TD2#
Lykmekov tightens his grip and picks Hall up, before dumping him to the ground. Hall manages to land in guard.

Hall has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lykmekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lykmekov slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lykmekov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall works over Lykmekov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lykmekov swivels and escapes.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall goes for a double leg but Lykmekov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lykmekov continues to drive forward.
Lykmekov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lykmekov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hall is looking to chop away at Lykmekov's legs.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lykmekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Lykmekov manages to avoid it.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lykmekov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Lykmekov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hall misses.
Lykmekov shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Lykmekov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hall sneaks out the side door and pushes Lykmekov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Lykmekov moves away and avoids it.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lykmekov moves away.
Lykmekov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hall steps away.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall throws a hook but Lykmekov avoids it easily.
Hall throws a head kick but Lykmekov moves out of range.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Lykmekov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lykmekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykmekov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lykmekov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lykmekov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charlie Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall lands with a cross. #T1#
Hall misses the jab.
Lykmekov tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykmekov can do to turn this around?
Lykmekov tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Nice shot by Hall.
Lykmekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shashlyk Lykmekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Lykmekov.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Lykmekov manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Lykmekov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lykmekov has a takedown stuffed.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lykmekov throws a head kick that misses.
Lykmekov shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Lykmekov forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Lykmekov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lykmekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.#CL2#
Lykmekov has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Lykmekov can't break the clinch.
Lykmekov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lykmekov has him pressed against the cage.
Lykmekov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lykmekov trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Lykmekov is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lykmekov has his back to the cage.
Lykmekov looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Lykmekov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lykmekov.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall looks to land a combination. Lykmekov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lykmekov slips under a jab from Hall.
Lykmekov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lykmekov tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Lykmekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lykmekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lykmekov is breathing heavily.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Lykmekov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lykmekov walks straight into a right hand from Hall - that's dropped him! Hall jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lykmekov from any more punishment! Lykmekov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Hall!
A less than humble Charlie Hall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
English throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lykmekov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lykmekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
English throws the left hand but Lykmekov avoids the punch easily.
Lykmekov doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
Lykmekov looks to clinch
enabling English to counter with a crisp jab.
English stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and English wants it to stay on the feet.
Lykmekov tries to clinch
and English counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
English tries to keep at a distance but Lykmekov has taken the fight into the clinch.
English tries a body shot but Lykmekov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov tries to break the clinch but English is controlling the position.
Lykmekov blocks an uppercut.
English lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lykmekov backwards.
Lykmekov blocks an uppercut.
English tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lykmekov's elbow. #T1#
English softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
English pushes Lykmekov against the cage. English is working some dirty boxing. English pushes off with a quick right hook! Lykmekov goes down! Lykmekov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! English moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas English!
After the big win, Thomas English made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lykmekov moves into the clinch successfully.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Lykmekov can't get the takedown. #TD#
Lykmekov successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Lykmekov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lykmekov keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lykmekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lykmekov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lykmekov working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Lykmekov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man wants to stand but Lykmekov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Lykmekov wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.
Man 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Man clinches. #BC#
Lykmekov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lykmekov gets a clinch. #T2##BC#
Lykmekov manages to break the clinch.
Man has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Lykmekov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lykmekov throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Lykmekov stalling.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lykmekov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lykmekov's back!
Lykmekov is trying to break free.
Lykmekov trying to get back to his feet but Man is in full control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lykmekov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Lykmekov is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
Lykmekov is working hard here to advance position.
Man is looking to stand but Lykmekov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lykmekov tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Man is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Man forces Lykmekov back against the cage and clinches.
Lykmekov prevents a body shot from Man.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Lykmekov controls the action.
Lykmekov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Demolition Man has been cut.#T4##BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lykmekov clinches.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Lykmekov controls the action.
Lykmekov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Man tries a body shot but Lykmekov blocks it. #BC#
Lykmekov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lykmekov is looking to land body kicks.
Man tries to clinch but Lykmekov is having none of it. #TD#
Lykmekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Lykmekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man pushes Lykmekov off looking to stand but Lykmekov dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demolition Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lykmekov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lykmekov goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Lykmekov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man tries to clinch up.
Lykmekov avoids the body shot from Man.
Man is looking to clinch but Lykmekov is avoiding it. #CL2#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man tries a body shot but Lykmekov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch.
Man blocks the body kick.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lykmekov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Man rushes Lykmekov and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Lykmekov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lykmekov manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Shashlyk Lykmekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lykmekov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man is trying to stand back up but Lykmekov is controlling him
Lykmekov wants to stand up but Man has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Man tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lykmekov in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Man is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lykmekov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lykmekov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lykmekov drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Man tries to kick Lykmekov off but Lykmekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lykmekov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lykmekov wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Lykmekov shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lykmekov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lykmekov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Lykmekov decides to stand back up. Lykmekov steps back and let's Man get back to his feet.#CL#
Lykmekov clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Lykmekov blocks a body shot from Man. #T4##BC#
Lykmekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lykmekov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demolition Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Lykmekov misses
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Lykmekov circles away. #TD#
Lykmekov drives through with a takedown into Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lykmekov wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.
Lykmekov stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demolition Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Lykmekov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Lykmekov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Lykmekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lykmekov pulls Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Man from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Lykmekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lykmekov is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Lykmekov working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Lykmekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lykmekov tries to get out of the position.
Lykmekov has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lykmekov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lykmekov pulls Man in to control the position.
Man preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Man gets to his feet. Lykmekov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Man swings for the body but Lykmekov moves out of range.
Lykmekov attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Lykmekov with a poor takedown
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man wants to clinch up but Lykmekov keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Lykmekov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man is looking to clinch but Lykmekov is avoiding it.
Lykmekov clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lykmekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shashlyk Lykmekov is winning the standup battle so far.
Man tries to clinch up but Lykmekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lykmekov is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man tries to clinch but Lykmekov moves away #TD#
and Lykmekov counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Man is working an open guard so Lykmekov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Man clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lykmekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Lykmekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lykmekov prevents a body shot from Man.
Lykmekov blocks a body shot from Man.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lykmekov's elbow. #BC#
Lykmekov manages to break the clinch.
Demolition Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Lykmekov jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lykmekov pulls Man in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Man content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lykmekov has locked up a guillotine! Lykmekov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Man is holding on here and Lykmekov must be using up a lot of energy. Man has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lykmekov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: OFK 345 - Wulf Vs Biden
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Dobrosavljevic's corner calls for a 1-2. Dobrosavljevic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lykmekov throws a head kick that misses.
Dobrosavljevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lykmekov tries to clinch up.
Shashlyk Lykmekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lykmekov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lykmekov shoots in but Dobrosavljevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lykmekov stalks Dobrosavljevic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dobrosavljevic's face. Dobrosavljevic staggers backwards, shaken.
Lykmekov darts in looking for a takedown but Dobrosavljevic gets double underhooks and turns Lykmekov into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosavljevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lykmekov trying to work for an americana but Dobrosavljevic has managed to regain full guard.
Lykmekov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dobrosavljevic trying to keep a closed guard but Lykmekov is proving a slippery customer.
Dobrosavljevic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lykmekov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lykmekov is looking for a kimura but Dobrosavljevic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lykmekov to get the leverage.
Well, if Lykmekov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dobrosavljevic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dobrosavljevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lykmekov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lykmekov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lykmekov shoots in for a double leg but Dobrosavljevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dobrosavljevic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov misses with a takedown
and Dobrosavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Lykmekov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dobrosavljevic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Dobrosavljevic is not content to let Lykmekov control the position.
Dobrosavljevic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lykmekov.
Dobrosavljevic is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Lykmekov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dobrosavljevic to his feet.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosavljevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lykmekov clinches up with Dobrosavljevic and pushes him back against the cage.
Dobrosavljevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrosavljevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shashlyk Lykmekov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lykmekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dobrosavljevic pinned against the cage. Dobrosavljevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dobrosavljevic misses the target.
Dobrosavljevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Dobrosavljevic gets tackled into the cage by Lykmekov. Lykmekov maintains the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic wants to break free but Lykmekov has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lykmekov goes for a takedown attempt but Dobrosavljevic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dobrosavljevic sprawls well. Dobrosavljevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lykmekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.#T1#
Lykmekov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dobrosavljevic throws a shot from downtown. Lykmekov moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Dobrosavljevic lands a left and a right that send Lykmekov crashing to the mat, dazed. Dobrosavljevic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lykmekov is rocked!
Lykmekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dobrosavljevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lykmekov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobrosavljevic finish him?
Lykmekov misses with a combination
and Dobrosavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lykmekov is breathing heavily.
Lykmekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dobrosavljevic avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Dobrosavljevic was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lykmekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobrosavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lykmekov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lykmekov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Crack! Dobrosavljevic connects with the perfect overhand right and Lykmekov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dobrosavljevic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
After the fight, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Bowen wants to clinch
and Lykmekov rattles Bowen with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bowen tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Lykmekov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bowen stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Lykmekov throws a quick head kick that knocks Bowen silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lykmekov is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Lykmekov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Lykmekov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lykmekov clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Rivera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lykmekov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rivera to the mat. Rivera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lykmekov 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.
Lykmekov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Lykmekov passes into half guard.
Lykmekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!#SUB#
Lykmekov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rivera defend it? Lykmekov steps over the head and cranks it - Rivera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lykmekov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Lykmekov wants to clinch#TD#
and Le Boulder counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Le Boulder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Le Boulder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lykmekov wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Lykmekov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Le Boulder tries for a kimura but Lykmekov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position. #T1#
Lykmekov is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Boulder working away.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount.
Lykmekov parries the strikes from Le Boulder easily there. Le Boulder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lykmekov to escape. #SUB#
Le Boulder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Boulder is staying tight to Lykmekov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lykmekov tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Lykmekov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Boulder slows the pace down.
Lykmekov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lykmekov has a takedown stuffed.
Le Boulder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but Lykmekov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lykmekov as he jumps to the side.
Le Boulder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykmekov defends well and Le Boulder ends up having to push Lykmekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Le Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lykmekov is looking to control Le Boulder's arms but Le Boulder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lykmekov has his back to the cage. #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.#TD#
Le Boulder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lykmekov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lykmekov rolls, trying to escape but Le Boulder keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lykmekov 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 Le Boulder gets his way!
Lykmekov can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Le Boulder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Boulder swats away the attempt to clinch by Lykmekov.#TD#
Le Boulder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Le Boulder lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lykmekov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Boulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Boulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder pushing down on Lykmekov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Bob Le Boulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lykmekov trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lykmekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Boulder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Le Boulder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lykmekov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Le Boulder is in Lykmekov's guard.
Le Boulder content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Lykmekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Le Boulder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lykmekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lykmekov being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Boulder pushing down on Lykmekov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lykmekov wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Lykmekov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Le Boulder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lykmekov fails to land the takedown.
Le Boulder tries to counter with a takedown but Lykmekov is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lykmekov is defended easily by Le Boulder.
Lykmekov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Le Boulder counters with a single leg into guard. Lykmekov didn't expect that.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le Boulder'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lykmekov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Le Boulder advances to half guard.
Lykmekov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lykmekov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Lykmekov trying to control here.
Le Boulder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lykmekov's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lykmekov wants to clinch#TD#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lykmekov pushes Le Boulder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Le Boulder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lykmekov's guard.
Lykmekov wants to stand and escape but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Le Boulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykmekov can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lykmekov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lykmekov looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Boulder or perhaps it was just good defense by Lykmekov, which made it look bad. #TD#
Le Boulder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Le Boulder lands in his opponent's guard.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Le Boulder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lykmekov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Boulder is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Le Boulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Boulder 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lykmekov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bowen to the mat! Bowen manages to get full guard.
Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lykmekov 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.
Bowen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lykmekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lykmekov advances to half guard.
Lykmekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Lykmekov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#That has opened up Makebono Bowen's cut even more.
Lykmekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#The cut above Makebono Bowen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lykmekov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lykmekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Lykmekov dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Bowen has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Lykmekov rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lykmekov scores with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Lykmekov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bowen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bowen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lykmekov on the ground.#SUB2#
Lykmekov has got one arm under Bowen's chin. This could be trouble... Bowen trying to control the other hand but Lykmekov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bowen has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lykmekov pushes Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Lykmekov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Lykmekov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Lykmekov there.
Lykmekov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lykmekov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bowen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lykmekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Lykmekov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov and Bowen are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lykmekov throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bowen into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lykmekov knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2023

#R1#
Lykmekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Lykmekov cracks Bowen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bowen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lykmekov finish him? #ROC2#Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets a big slam - oh, Bowen is out! Bowen is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Shashlyk Lykmekov!

Event: Battleground
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Lykmekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geri defends well and Lykmekov ends up having to push Geri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geri circles away.
Lykmekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lykmekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lykmekov throws a leg kick
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geri. Lykmekov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lykmekov misses with a combination
and Geri counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Lykmekov is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawashi Geri!

Event: æ–°å¹´ãŠã‚ã§ã¨ã† 22-23
Date: Jan 01, 2023

200 cm
19 yrs
200 lbs

200 cm
18 yrs
300 lbs

Totemo

Lykmekov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shashlyk Lykmekov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lykmekov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lykmekov's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lykmekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lykmekov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Totemo . #TD#
Totemo pulls Lykmekov into guard. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lykmekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Totemo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lykmekov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Totemo has tightened it up now! Lykmekov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinayaka Totemo !

Event: 2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Lykmekov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zuki closes the distance and pushes Lykmekov back into the cage.#BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lykmekov checks a leg kick.
Lykmekov tries to counter by clinching up but Zuki breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Zuki has managed to clinch.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zuki to keep the fight standing.
Lykmekov trying to stall but Zuki improves his position.
Lykmekov looking for a takedown.
Lykmekov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lykmekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov wants to clinch.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets caught flat footed, as Zuki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Zuki 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. #SUB#
Lykmekov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuki passes into side control. #SU2#
Zuki decides to stand back up.
Zuki shoots in for a takedown but Lykmekov shows good takedown defense.
Lykmekov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zuki .
Lykmekov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Zuki moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Zuki drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Zuki being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Zuki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lykmekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Zuki pulls guard effortlessly.
Zuki managing to control the position.
Zuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lykmekov is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Zuki pushes Lykmekov off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Zuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykmekov defends well and Zuki ends up having to push Lykmekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykmekov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lykmekov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lykmekov moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
And Zuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Lykmekov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Zuki instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Zuki jumps into guard, dragging Lykmekov to the mat.
Lykmekov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuki has his hands on Lykmekov's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Zuki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zuki advances position into side control!
Lykmekov is trying to control Zuki 's posture but Zuki avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zuki but Zuki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lykmekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zuki as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuki .
Zuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuki is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Lykmekov. #CL2#
Zuki gets a clinch.
Lykmekov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lykmekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Zuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuki is adopting a defensive guard.
Zuki striking off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Zuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuki , not yet.
Zuki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Zuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lykmekov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Zuki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lykmekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Zuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2##TD2#
Zuki jumps guard. #SUB2#
Zuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lykmekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zuki pulls Lykmekov in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lykmekov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lykmekov has managed to get both his arms back between Zuki 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Zuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lykmekov defends well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Zuki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lykmekov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lykmekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Lykmekov wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Zuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lykmekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuki is working away from the top position though.
Lykmekov wants to get back to full guard but Zuki has passed into side control.#T4#
Zuki in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Zuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Zuki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lykmekov to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oki Zuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Zuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lykmekov sprawls well. Lykmekov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykmekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lykmekov wants to stall.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lykmekov prevents it. #BC2#
Zuki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Zuki as Lykmekov shoots in.
Zuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykmekov avoids it really well and circles away.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oki Zuki .#CL2#
Zuki moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Zuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zuki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zuki has Lykmekov pressed against the cage, preventing Lykmekov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Zuki jumps guard.
Zuki controlling Lykmekov's posture.
Zuki keeping moving, preventing Lykmekov from controlling successfully. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuki is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lykmekov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuki passes into side control. #SUB2#
Zuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lykmekov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Zuki decides to stand back up. Zuki steps back and let's Lykmekov get back to his feet.
Lykmekov misses with a head kick. #T3#
Lykmekov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Zuki rushes Lykmekov and presses him up against the cage.
Zuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lykmekov prevents it.
Zuki prevents Lykmekov from breaking the clinch.
Zuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zuki . #BC2#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Lykmekov, which made it look bad.
Lykmekov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zuki sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Lykmekov wants to clinch.
Zuki wants to counter with a clinch but Lykmekov pushes him away.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zuki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Zuki gets to his feet. Lykmekov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuki jabs at Lykmekov's body.#CL2#
Zuki rushes Lykmekov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oki Zuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Zuki jumps into guard, dragging Lykmekov to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oki Zuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuki 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Oki Zuki !

Oki Zuki wins by unanimous decision!

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