Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

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

A close round but Albert Sojka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sojka lands a right hook to the body.
Kadurov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kadurov slips under a jab.
Sojka throws a right hand that misses
and Kadurov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sojka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kadurov defending well as Sojka loads up on a big left hand.
Sojka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sojka's corner calls for a 1-2. Sojka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kadurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sojka.
Kadurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sojka manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sojka.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Kadurov ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kadurov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Kadurov is out of range.
Sojka lands with an uppercut that bounces Kadurov off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Sojka stuns Kadurov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sojka scores with a hook to the body. Kadurov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kadurov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sojka counter with a right hand.
Sojka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sojka blocks a jab.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
Sojka looks to land a left hand but Kadurov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kadurov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sojka misses with a few strikes there.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Kadurov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kadurov slips a jab from Sojka.
Kadurov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Kadurov ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sojka connects with a nice looking jab.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kadurov. #T2#
Kadurov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadurov is just out of range.
Kadurov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sojka, as that shot connected.
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Kadurov moves away and avoids it.
Sojka scores with a hook.
Sojka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sojka misses with a body shot
and Kadurov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sojka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kadurov throws a big shot that misses.
Sojka throws out a counter right but Kadurov avoids it with no problem.
Kadurov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Kadurov's head.
Jab, jab by Kadurov - just one landing.
Kadurov with a jab.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kadurov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kadurov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sojka lands a really nice looking cross but Kadurov seems unphased.
Sojka misses with a looping right.#T3#
Sojka lands the left hand.
Sojka misses with a straight right.
Kadurov misses with an uppercut. Sojka saw that one coming.
Kadurov slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sojka lands a jab to the head.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Kadurov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kadurov throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Sojka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kadurov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Sojka.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Sojka misses its intended target.
Sojka moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Kadurov scores with a takedown into Sojka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kadurov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Sojka pushes Kadurov off and gets back to his feet.
Sojka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kadurov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sojka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kadurov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadurov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sojka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Diesel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
Kentas defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kentas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kentas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Kentas.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas stalling the fight. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kentas jumps guard.
Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas managing to control the position.
Diesel tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kentas clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kentas cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kentas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kentas trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diesel throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kentas drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Kentas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #T1#
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kentas gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel trying to stall but Kentas improves his position.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Kentas lands with a left to the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage. #T2#
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Kentas. #T3#
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas. #T4#
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kentas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
Kentas is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Kentas swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diesel manages to circle out of the way.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas slips a jab from Diesel.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a counter combo.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Kentas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
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!
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kentas ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kentas has Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kentas avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kentas.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Diesel lands a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kentas.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Rimtas Kentas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Kuznecov throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznecov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Nice cross by Kuznecov.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznecov swivels and escapes.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznecov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznecov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznecov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznecov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov lands with a hook. Mendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznecov throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Kuznecov misses.
Nice jab there from Kuznecov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Kuznecov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kuznecov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznecov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Kuznecov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznecov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznecov's elbow.
Kuznecov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendez looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to throw a body punch but Mendez avoids it by throwing Kuznecov back against the cage.
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Kuznecov lands a body punch.
Kuznecov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznecov gets through Mendez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznecov is stalling here.
Kuznecov controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Kuznecov lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendez's elbow.
Kuznecov pushes Mendez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznecov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznecov.
Mendez tries to throw a body punch but Kuznecov avoids it by throwing Mendez back against the cage.
Kuznecov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kuznecov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznecov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznecov lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznecov as Mendez tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez stalling in the clinch but Kuznecov improves position.
A short left from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznecov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznecov.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendez's elbow.
Kuznecov can't find room to land a body shot as Mendez controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznecov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Kuznecov cracks Mendez with a nice body shot.
Kuznecov lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznecov.
Mendez tries to throw a body punch but Kuznecov avoids it by throwing Mendez back against the cage.
A short right from Kuznecov on the inside.
Mendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kuznecov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznecov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD#
Kuznecov lands a big uppercut and Mendez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mendez looks OK. Kuznecov waves Mendez back to his feet!
Kuznecov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mendez to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mendez just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Egor Kuznecov!
Egor Kuznecov retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Egor Kuznecov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Hicks throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hicks clinches with his opponent.
Taranin 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.#TD#
Taranin pulls Hicks into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hicks is sitting in close to Taranin's body. Taranin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Taranin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksim Taranin!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Ilmarinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Ilmarinen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and pushes Beznisko back into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beznisko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short left from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is pressed up against the cage. Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ilmarinen down to the mat. Ilmarinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Beznisko.
Ilmarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ilmarinen lands a jab to Beznisko's midsection.
Good exchange - Ilmarinen coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Markov throws the left hand but Silveiro avoids the punch easily.
Silveiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Silveiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silveiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Silveiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Silveiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Markov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Markov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silveiro jumps guard but Markov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Silveiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silveiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silveiro jumps guard but Markov stands there with Silveiro around his waist. Silveiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silveiro slips under a jab.#T1#
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silveiro.
Silveiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD2#
Markov lands a big right hand that sends Silveiro crashing to the mat! Markov stays standing though and waves Silveiro back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silveiro.
Silveiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov throws a body punch but Silveiro moves out of range.
Markov throws a hook but Silveiro avoids it easily.
Silveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Markov gets double underhooks and turns Silveiro into the ropes. #BC2#
Markov breaks the clinch. #T2#
Silveiro ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Silveiro throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a right hand from hell and Silveiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Alexey Markov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Boesku moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Boesku's head but Boesku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boesku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boesku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Boesku tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Boesku moves out of range.
Boesku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boesku's head.#TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boesku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Boesku's guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boesku is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Boesku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boesku to regain full guard.
Boesku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boesku tries to get out of the position.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Boesku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva striking off his back.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Boesku wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Boesku cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva seems keen to control Boesku's posture.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Boesku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Silva keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Boesku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands with a cross.
No joy there for Boesku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva cracks Boesku with a good jab.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boesku is defended easily by Silva.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Boesku's head back.
Silva drops Boesku with a huge uppercut! Boesku drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Silva!
Flynn Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Ozbourne moves away and avoids it.
Ozbourne lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Ozbourne swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozbourne thinking.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Ozbourne throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Ozbourne blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Ozbourne walks into a stiff left hand from Kruglov.
Ozbourne misses with the combination.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ozbourne lands with a nice body punch.
Ozbourne takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozbourne blocks the body kick.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozbourne tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozbourne.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Ozbourne misses.
Kruglov swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozbourne slips under a jab.
Ozbourne connects with a body shot.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov backing away here, and Ozbourne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozbourne scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozbourne avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Ozbourne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozbourne punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozbourne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Ozbourne takes one on the button.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozbourne moves away.
Ozbourne throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Ozbourne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozbourne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov is breathing heavily.
Kruglov throws a lazy head kick
and Ozbourne counters with a straight right hand.
Ozbourne moves away from the strike by Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozbourne swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Ozbourne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozbourne pounces like a tiger and cracks Kruglov with a vicious hook! Kruglov is down but not out! Ozbourne follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ziggy Ozbourne!
A very excited looking Ziggy Ozbourne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MILF 35
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Marsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krulov.
Krulov has his takedown stuffed
and Krulov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Zahar Krulov has been cut.
Marsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice straight punches there by Marsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsh.
Krulov tries for a takedown but Marsh circles away easily
and Marsh counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahar Krulov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krulov misses with a combination
and Marsh scores with a counter punch that sends Krulov to the canvas! Marsh smells blood - he's punishing Krulov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Krulov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Marsh!
Jayden Marsh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berkut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berkut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berkut with a body shot.
Berkut connects with a body shot.
Berkut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berkut blocks the body kick.
Berkut connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkut.#T1#
Berkut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a solid body kick.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Berkut misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Berkut shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai is looking to slow Berkut down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Berkut throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Berkut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Berkut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkut sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai staying out of range there.
Berkut is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD#
Berkut dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkut throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Berkut wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berkut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berkut throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Berkut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Chai won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Berkut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
Berkut controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berkut.
Chai swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Berkut staying out of range there.
Berkut attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai tries to move into range but Berkut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berkut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Berkut persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berkut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Berkut ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Berkut controls the action.
Berkut wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berkut goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berkut looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berkut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai slips a straight right by Berkut.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Berkut misses. #T2#
Berkut throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range. #TD#
Berkut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Berkut looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Berkut trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkut is retaining full guard.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berkut pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Berkut trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Berkut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Berkut looking to control. #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.#SUB#
Berkut looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Berkut up and slammed him! Berkut can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control!
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai trying to control the action but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling from side mount.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Berkut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Berkut throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Berkut.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Berkut on that attempt.
Berkut backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Berkut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Berkut misses with a body shot.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut takes one on the button.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Berkut throws a shot to the body.
Berkut misses with a body shot
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai takes a swing at Berkut's ribcage but misses.
Berkut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Berkut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai is looking to slow Berkut down with leg kicks.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Berkut takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Chai slips a jab from Berkut.
Chai throws a right and a left that Berkut avoids nicely.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berkut misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai with a hook.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
Berkut misses with a straight right.
Chai throws out a counter right but Berkut avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Berkut misses with a body punch
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirill Berkut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Berkut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Berkut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berkut on the side of the head.#ROC2#Berkut is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
Oh Berkut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Berkut - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeong Hoon Chai!
Jeong Hoon Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

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

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

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Klimov misses with a looping right.
Klimov lands with a hook. Lehtola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lehtola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtola.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov throws a hook but Lehtola blocks it.
Klimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Lehtola.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtola.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehtola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehtola throws an overhand right that lands on Klimov's shoulder, as Klimov tries to avoid the shot.
Lehtola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimov tries to clinch up.
Lehtola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
As Lehtola backs off Klimov throws a huge counter combo but Lehtola manages to avoid it all.
Lehtola throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov wants to counter the offense by Lehtola and move into the clinch position.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtola manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lehtola moves into the clinch.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov pushes Lehtola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehtola.
Still in the clinch, Klimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola scores with a shot to the side of Klimov's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov stalling against the cage.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lehtola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.
Klimov stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Klimov.
Lehtola lands a body punch.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehtola tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Lehtola back against the cage.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimov.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov. #T3#
Lehtola lands an uppercut.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtola.
Lehtola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Klimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Lehtola pushes Klimov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lehtola pushes Klimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimov trying to control the position but instead, Lehtola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klimov into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Klimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov lands a left hand.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Klimov is stalling here.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehtola.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Lehtola scores with a shot to the side of Klimov's head.
Lehtola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehtola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtola working aggressively here.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jari Lehtola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Klimov is looking to clinch but Lehtola is avoiding it.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Lehtola slips the punch.
Lehtola lands with a shot to the body.
Klimov cracks Lehtola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jari Lehtola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtola moves away from the strike by Klimov. #CL#
Lehtola moves into the clinch.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehtola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lehtola lands a nice uppercut.
Lehtola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Lehtola scores with a shot to the side of Klimov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola is leaning against Klimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
Jari Lehtola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehtola lands an uppercut.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Klimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola scores with a hook to the body. Klimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lehtola scores with a hook to the body. Klimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lehtola needs to keep his hands up - Klimov had a free shot at his head there.
Klimov connects with a body shot.#T2#
Klimov throws a body punch but Lehtola moves out of range.
Lehtola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Lehtola does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtola lands with a good body shot.
Lehtola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lehtola misses with an uppercut.
Klimov walks into a straight right hand from Lehtola.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.#CL2#
Klimov closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Lehtola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Lehtola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola lands a body punch.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Lehtola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Lehtola working aggressively here.
Klimov slowing the pace effectively.
Lehtola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
Lehtola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehtola. #T4#
Lehtola has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehtola is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtola working aggressively here.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Klimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehtola presses Klimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Lehtola.
A hook to the body from Lehtola.
Klimov tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola blocking some punches.
Lehtola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Klimov is trying to push Lehtola away but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klimov stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Lehtola dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lehtola dodges the punch combination from Klimov.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Lehtola moved out of range.
Lehtola slips a jab from Klimov.
A jab from Lehtola does it's job there.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a really nice looking cross but Klimov seems unphased.
Lehtola doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimov circles away.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Lehtola is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimov on the side of the head.
Lehtola moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Lehtola moved out of range nicely.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lehtola slips a jab from Klimov.
Lehtola throws the left hand but Klimov avoids the punch easily.
Lehtola scores with a nice head shot.
Lehtola thuds a left hand into Klimov's body.
Lehtola throws an overhand right that lands on Klimov's shoulder, as Klimov tries to avoid the shot.
Lehtola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Lehtola throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimov.
Lehtola lands a nice looking body shot.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehtola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehtola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimov.
Lehtola misses the shot to the body.
Klimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehtola.
Lehtola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Lehtola throws a jab when Klimov was well out of range.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Klimov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lehtola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtola keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtola tries to counter by clinching up but Klimov breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
Lehtola cracks Klimov with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Lehtola.
Klimov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Lehtola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lehtola lands a body punch.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enokentiy Klimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Lehtola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Klimov.
Lehtola tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Lehtola back against the cage.
Lehtola prevents a body shot from Klimov.
Lehtola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Lehtola blocks an uppercut.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Lehtola controls the action.
Lehtola tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jari Lehtola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola blocks an uppercut.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtola stalling against the cage. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Lehtola.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov has Lehtola pressed against the cage.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehtola 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Lehtola!

Event: MILF 28
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Krulov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mike's waist but Mike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krulov off to one side. #TD2#
Krulov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mike's half guard.
Krulov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mike is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krulov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krulov throwing shots but Mike is blocking nicely.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krulov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mike's head.
Mike is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krulov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krulov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krulov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krulov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Krulov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krulov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krulov working the head and body with strikes.
Krulov winds up and cracks Mike with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krulov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krulov controlling the action here.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mike is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krulov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krulov controlling the action here.
Krulov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mike's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crazy Mike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krulov darts in looking for a takedown but Mike gets double underhooks and turns Krulov into the cage.
Mike throws a big counter combination but Krulov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Krulov defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Krulov throws a head kick but Mike moves out of range.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Krulov saw that one coming.
Krulov with the counter takedown but Mike avoids it easily.#T3#
Mike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krulov.
A little feinted left hand from Mike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crazy Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahar Krulov.
Krulov shoots for a takedown but Mike saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Krulov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Krulov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mike tries to get out of the position.
Krulov cracks Mike with a big right hand but Mike just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krulov trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom.
Krulov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Krulov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mike down.
Krulov working the head with strikes.
Mike can't do much from the bottom here.
Krulov landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Mike is rocked!
A big shot lands for Krulov! That's hurt Mike! Will he recover? Krulov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahar Krulov!
Zahar Krulov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Rhat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruglov throws a head kick that Rhat semi-blocks.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhat. Rhat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's 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.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhat is one step ahead there.
Kruglov is looking to stand back up but Rhat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kruglov. #T1#
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Rhat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rhat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhat is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Rhat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruglov's head.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rhat throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kruglov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov cracks Rhat with a nice body shot.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rhat has Kruglov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rhat pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Rhat dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Rhat tries to pass.
Rhat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruglov looking to control.
Kruglov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruglov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Rhat. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Rhat tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Rhat slips the punch.
Rhat catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov lunges at Rhat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhat's hand.
Rhat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Rhat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Kruglov wriggles free and stands up. #T5##TD#
Rhat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruglov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruglov!
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Rhat moved out of range nicely.
Rhat throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rhat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhat throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhat misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Rhat slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov scores with a leg kick. #T6#
Rhat ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
Kruglov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat shoots in but Kruglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhat lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.#TD#
Rhat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruglov is looking to escape.
Rhat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruglov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kruglov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T7#
Rhat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kruglov!
Rhat lands a nice shot to the head.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Rhat postures up.
Rhat wants to control the action but instead Kruglov gets a body lock and reverses into Rhat's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Rhat working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Rhat is looking for a triangle but Kruglov pushes his legs off easily.
Rhat wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Rhat is working hard here to advance position.
Rhat keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruglov controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kruglov 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.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat won't let him. #T9##SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet - Rhat follows without any prompting.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Rhat's head back.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhat.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's guard.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhat backwards.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Rhat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruglov defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Kruglov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Rhat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruglov tries to avoid it but Rhat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruglov to the ground. Kruglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Rhat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Rhat's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhat blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
Rhat misses with a looping right.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rhat eats them both and turns towards Kruglov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Rhat swinging wildly here. #T2#
Rhat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Rhat in a clinch. #TD#
Rhat has clasped his hands together around Kruglov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruglov is looking to regain half guard here but Rhat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhat trying to control the position but Kruglov is working away.
Kruglov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rhat is stalling here. Kruglov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruglov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rhat tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Kruglov stands up.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Rhat circles away.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhat's head backwards.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rhat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhat tries to counter with a takedown but Kruglov is quick to defend against it.
Rhat throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruglov defends it nicely.#T4#
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range. #TD#
Rhat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kruglov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Kruglov won't allow it. #SUB#
Rhat is trying to work for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well. #SUB#
Rhat seems to be working for a kimura but Kruglov defends the submission attempt.
Rhat is thwarting Kruglov's attempts to control the position.
Jim Rhat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T5#
Rhat tries to pass to full mount but Kruglov defends it.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov has hold of Rhat's hands but Rhat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruglov is holding on to half guard well.
Rhat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhat is keen to just control but Kruglov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhat throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Rhat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T7#
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Rhat.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Rhat throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruglov but Kruglov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T8#
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Rhat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kruglov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Rhat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhat prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
Rhat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat passes Kruglov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T9#
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
Rhat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Rhat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruglov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhat to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhat avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Rhat slaps the foot to one side.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Kruglov.
Rhat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rhat.

Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhat. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rhat misses
and Kruglov counters with a big head kick but Rhat shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rhat counters with a takedown into side control.
Rhat advances nicely into full mount.
Rhat unloads with some shots from mount but Kruglov bucks and avoids them well.
Rhat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2##SUB#
Rhat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kruglov is now in Rhat's guard. A big mistake from Rhat there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Rhat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kruglov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Rhat is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Rhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruglov.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
Kruglov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Rhat shoots in.#T4#
Rhat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruglov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhat misses with a body kick.
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
Rhat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Rhat saw that one coming.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.#T5#
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Rhat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to sweep him here.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to get back to his feet.
Rhat advances to half guard.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhat trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov is staying active underneath Rhat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruglov wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well.
Kruglov gets back to full guard.
Kruglov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Rhat is having none of it.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhat. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Rhat up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rhat dives in and scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
Rhat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rhat looking to pass the guard.
Viktor Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T8#
Kruglov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.#ES2#
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rhat throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rhat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.#T9##SUB#
Rhat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruglov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruglov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruglov! #REVB#
Rhat looking for a sweep but Kruglov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rhat is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruglov has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Rhat's head back.
Rhat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhat's head.
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!

Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
Viktor Kruglov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fook counters with a nice uppercut.
Beznisko goes for a double leg but Fook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fook continues to drive forward.
Beznisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. #BC2#
Fook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Beznisko is rocked!
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Fook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Beznisko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fook throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fook sprawls and moves away.
Fook drops Beznisko with a big left hand! Beznisko is injured, injured bad! Fook jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). See How Fook!
During a confident post fight interview, See How Fook thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#TD#
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard.

Diesel has one foot on Pandeya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Pandeya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diesel just manages to avoid it.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Diesel scores with the left hand. Pandeya knows he should have avoided that one.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Pandeya on that attempt.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya. #TD#
Pandeya gets the takedown into side control.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Diesel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Diesel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Diesel slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya works the jab nicely.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Diesel's defenses. #T3#
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Diesel does it's job there.
Pandeya tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Diesel misses. #T4#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Pandeya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Pandeya misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
Pandeya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Pandeya misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Pandeya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel jabs Pandeya right on the nose. Pandeya blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A big left from Diesel misses.
Pandeya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Pandeya lands.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandeya.
Pandeya digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Pandeya's takedown attempt.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Pandeya jumps guard. #T2#
Pandeya is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet - Pandeya follows without any prompting.
Pandeya misses with a left hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandeya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a jab.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Pandeya is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandeya fails to pull guard.
Pandeya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Pandeya wants a takedown.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel pushes Pandeya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Pandeya goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. #T4#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.#TD#
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Pandeya wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet.
Pandeya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Pandeya defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good jab.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel misses with a two punch combination.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diesel punishes Pandeya's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Pandeya coming out on top.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel jabs at Pandeya's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pandeya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diesel to the ground. Pandeya is now in Diesel's guard.#T2##ES2#
Diesel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pandeya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pandeya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Pandeya cracks Diesel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandeya throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandeya works Diesel's body with a nice hook.
Pandeya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.#T3#
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandeya is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Pandeya is struggling to control the position.
Diesel tries to work over Pandeya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Diesel tries a body shot but Pandeya blocks it. #T4#
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya has Diesel pushed against the cage.
Pandeya content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Pandeya has hold of one of Diesel's legs. Diesel is fighting the takedown attempt but Pandeya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel wants to stand up but Pandeya is controlling him.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Kloockz Diesel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Pandeya isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Taranin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taranin on the side of the head.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taranin 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Taranin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taranin is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Taranin working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taranin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Johnson pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson pushes Taranin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taranin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taranin tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Taranin prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taranin lands a few punches from side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#SUB#
Taranin tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Taranin off. It looks like it's working - Taranin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Johnson displaying calm under pressure there.
Taranin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Taranin.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Taranin tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranin blocks the leg kick.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin checks a leg kick.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.#TD#
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taranin is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Taranin off and gets to his feet.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Taranin on that attempt. #T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Johnson kicks off Taranin and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Maksim Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Taranin stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Taranin works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin stops Johnson from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranin clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Taranin.
Johnson punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Taranin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taranin dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Taranin pulls guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranin's guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Taranin's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Taranin slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Taranin avoids them all with ease.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Taranin jumps back.
Taranin slips a straight right by Johnson.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Taranin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Johnson pushes Taranin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Taranin strikes.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taranin off balance momentarily.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maksim Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranin.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin walks into a jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin scores with a jab.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taranin is able to avoid easily.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Taranin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Taranin.#T3#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Taranin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson thumps Taranin with a low kick.
Taranin misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #TD#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCC 9: BartosiÅ„ski vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
BartosiÅ„ski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuznecov counter with a right hand.
BartosiÅ„ski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznecov.
BartosiÅ„ski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BartosiÅ„ski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznecov.
BartosiÅ„ski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to clinch up but BartosiÅ„ski circles away and keeps his distance.
BartosiÅ„ski sizes up Kuznecov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznecov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznecov just misses with a punch to the body.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a head kick that misses
and Kuznecov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznecov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BartosiÅ„ski.
BartosiÅ„ski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznecov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BartosiÅ„ski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from BartosiÅ„ski.
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!
Kuznecov scores with a jab to the body.
BartosiÅ„ski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznecov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kuznecov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznecov moves in looking to clinch but BartosiÅ„ski pushes him off.
Kuznecov moves out of range as BartosiÅ„ski throws a body kick.
Kuznecov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BartosiÅ„ski.
A shot to the body from BartosiÅ„ski misses
enabling Kuznecov to counter with a crisp jab.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kuznecov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuznecov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuznecov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
BartosiÅ„ski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznecov on the ground.
Kuznecov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuznecov cracks BartosiÅ„ski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kuznecov happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Kuznecov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kuznecov in side control, throwing shots but BartosiÅ„ski defends.
BartosiÅ„ski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuznecov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznecov dominating with strikes here.
Kuznecov landing strikes from the mount.
Kuznecov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuznecov prevents BartosiÅ„ski from getting the reversal.
BartosiÅ„ski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BartosiÅ„ski tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Kuznecov lands a big elbow.
Kuznecov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuznecov thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuznecov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuznecov misses with a head shot.
Kuznecov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuznecov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
BartosiÅ„ski is bucking up trying to escape but Kuznecov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuznecov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have BartosiÅ„ski in real trouble here! The ref calls for BartosiÅ„ski to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egor Kuznecov!
Egor Kuznecov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Egor Kuznecov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Nemkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Nemkov.
Nemkov scores with a punch to the head.
Nemkov throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Nemkov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Nemkov.
A big right from Nemkov misses.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nemkov misses the target.
Spencer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nemkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Nemkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nemkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nemkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemkov thinking.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer. #T3#
Spencer throws a front kick aimed at Nemkov's knee but Nemkov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemkov.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Nemkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Nemkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab. #T4#
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer slips a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
A good leg kick by Spencer.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer blocks a jab.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduradr Nemkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nemkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Nemkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Nemkov moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Nemkov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Spencer.#T1#
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nemkov blocks it well.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a one-two to the body.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Nemkov.
Nemkov walks into a jab.
Spencer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Nemkov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov misses with a looping left.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Spencer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nemkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A big right from Spencer misses.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nemkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nemkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
Nemkov lands a jab.
Nemkov takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nemkov takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nemkov misses with a combination
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov leaves his chin hanging out and Spencer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nemkov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: MILF 21
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Krulov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Zahar Krulov has been cut.
Krulov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
Krulov darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Krulov into the cage. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krulov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krulov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Krulov counters with a shoot takedown. Popper fights it but they end up in guard.
Popper trying to control the position.
Krulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krulov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krulov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krulov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Krulov working some strikes from top position.
Krulov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popper managing to control the position.
Krulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popper is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popper is controlling Krulov's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krulov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krulov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard.
Krulov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Krulov working Popper over with strikes.
Krulov slows the pace down in half guard.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Krulov is taking a breather. Popper 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.
Popper is looking to improve his position.
Krulov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krulov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popper's head.
Popper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krulov.
Krulov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krulov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krulov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krulov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krulov drops an elbow to the side of Popper's head.
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. Krulov connects with a nice short shot to Popper's temple. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Popper has been cut.
Krulov is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krulov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Popper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Krulov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahar Krulov!
Zahar Krulov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Rianin throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bjornsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rianin is keeping the position for now.
Rianin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Rianin wants to sweep here but Bjornsson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rianin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjornsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Rianin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but Rianin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjornsson to get the leverage.
Rianin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson. #SUB#
Bjornsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rianin defend it? Bjornsson steps over the head and cranks it - Rianin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Bjornsson!

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