Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness Fright Night 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dutch. No joy for Povetkin on that attempt. #CL#
Povetkin pushes Dutch up against the cage in a clinch.
Dutch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Povetkin's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Anol Povetkin has been cut.
Povetkin blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Povetkin lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dutch keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Dutch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dutch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Povetkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Povetkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Povetkin 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.
Dutch keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Povetkin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Povetkin pushing down on Dutch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Povetkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dutch's head.
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Povetkin throwing shots but Dutch is blocking nicely.
Dutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Dutch has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dutch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Povetkin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Povetkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dutch has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Povetkin controlling the action here.
Povetkin tries to pass to full mount but Dutch defends it. #T3#
Dutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Povetkin lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Povetkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Povetkin working over Dutch with some ground and pound. Dutch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Povetkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Povetkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Povetkin drops an elbow to the side of Dutch's head.
Dutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Povetkin.
Dutch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Povetkin working Dutch over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Povetkin lands a nice short elbow.
Dutch looks winded!
Povetkin is nestled in close to Dutch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Povetkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Dutch is rocked!
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dutch is still in real trouble! Can Povetkin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with a big shot! Dutch's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dutch! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!

Event: Madness Fright Night 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Svenssson connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Svenssson darts in and clinches Povetkin up against the cage.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svenssson's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svenssson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svenssson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svenssson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Svenssson.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Svenssson.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svenssson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Svenssson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svenssson lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Svenssson.
Svenssson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svenssson has Povetkin pressed against the cage, preventing Povetkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svenssson prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Svenssson is controlling him.
Svenssson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenssson.
Svenssson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Svenssson.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svenssson digs a right hand into Povetkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Povetkin's gas tank.
Svenssson lands with a left to the head.
Svenssson lands with a short shot to the head.
Svenssson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svenssson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Svenssson lands a body shot.
Svenssson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenssson lands a body punch.
Svenssson lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Svenssson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Svenssson scores with a shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
Svenssson prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenssson.
Povetkin takes a shot to the head.
Svenssson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Svenssson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenssson gets through Povetkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Svenssson.
Svenssson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Povetkin to his knees! Svenssson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svenssson!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 12
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Davidson throws a shot from downtown. Povetkin moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Povetkin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Davidson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Povetkin winds up and cracks Davidson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davidson trying to control but Povetkin postures up.
Povetkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Povetkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davidson is looking to control Povetkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Povetkin is looking to take a break and control but Davidson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Povetkin working Davidson over with strikes.
Povetkin is keen to just control but Davidson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Povetkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
Povetkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Povetkin thows a huge punch but Davidson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin stalling away here and it's allowed Davidson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Povetkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Povetkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Povetkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Povetkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Povetkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Povetkin throws an elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Povetkin's guard. Nice move by Davidson!#REVR#
Povetkin is pulling down on Davidson's head. It's preventing any offense from Davidson, at least for the moment.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Povetkin is continuing to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Povetkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davidson passes into side control.
Povetkin has one of Davidson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Povetkin wants to control but Davidson postures up.#SUB#
Davidson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Povetkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Povetkin tries to bench press Davidson off him but Davidson keeps the position. #T3#
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Povetkin struggling a bit here.
Povetkin holds on to Davidson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Povetkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidson trying to control the action but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Povetkin struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Povetkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Povetkin can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Povetkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davidson defends it nicely.
Povetkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davidson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Povetkin somewhat.
Davidson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Liam Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Povetkin.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Povetkin's head but Povetkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidson loads up on a big right hand but Povetkin slips the punch.
Davidson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davidson pinned against the cage. Davidson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam Davidson 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##TD2#
Povetkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davidson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Povetkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Davidson parries the strikes from Povetkin easily there. Povetkin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davidson to escape.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Povetkin controls the position. #SUB2#
Povetkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pyotr Povetkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davidson to see if he's OK.
Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davidson to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin working the strikes but Davidson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Povetkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Povetkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though.
Davidson trying to control here.
Davidson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Povetkin throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Povetkin is looking to take a break and control but Davidson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson trying to control but Povetkin postures up.
Povetkin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Povetkin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Davidson as he works his way to full guard.
Povetkin stands up over Davidson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Povetkin looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Davidson postures up. #T2#
Povetkin pulls Davidson in to control the position.
Povetkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Povetkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The adventures of Povetkin the control monster continue. Boring.
Davidson forces his way into half guard.
Povetkin controlling the position for now.
Davidson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Povetkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Povetkin trying to control but Davidson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davidson slaps away a takedown attempt from Povetkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liam Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidson cracks Povetkin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Davidson scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Davidson.
Povetkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson stuffs the takedown.
Liam Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Povetkin.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Davidson lands with a straight right. Povetkin didn't see that one coming.
Davidson with a hook.
Davidson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Povetkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Davidson lands a glancing blow to the side of Povetkin's head.
Povetkin wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Davidson throwing a counter right hand but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Liam Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson lands a slapping body shot.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Povetkin moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davidson cracks Povetkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davidson with a hook.
Davidson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davidson scores with a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Davidson dominated that second round.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Povetkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidson.
Davidson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Davidson finds it's target.#TD2#
Povetkin shoots in and bounces Davidson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Davidson working for a triangle but Povetkin defends it easily.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Povetkin lands a couple of digs.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Povetkin postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Povetkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davidson trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Povetkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Davidson.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Povetkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Povetkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davidson stuffs the takedown attempt from Povetkin. Povetkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Povetkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liam Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Povetkin.
Povetkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Povetkin's head back.
Davidson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Povetkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davidson lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davidson scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson cracks Povetkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Povetkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davidson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Davidson.
Povetkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Povetkin walks into a left hand.
Davidson scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidson.#T3#
Davidson scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Povetkin is rocked!
Povetkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Povetkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin walks into a left hand.
Davidson dips to his left and cracks Povetkin with an uppercut!
Davidson scores with a hook.
Davidson with a jab.#KD#
Davidson lands a big uppercut and Povetkin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Povetkin looks OK. Davidson waves Povetkin back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson scores with a hook.
Povetkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes.
Liam Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidson drops Povetkin with a big left hand! Povetkin is injured, injured bad! Davidson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Davidson!
The defeated Pyotr Povetkin had this to say: 'I slept with his wife'.

Event: Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Numbah Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.#TD#
Numbah Three 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.
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.
Numbah Three working some strikes from top position.
Numbah Three lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numbah Three chips away with some ground and pound.
Povetkin has momentary wrist control but Numbah Three slips an elbow through the middle.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numbah Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Numbah Three landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Povetkin pushes Numbah Three off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Numbah Three fails to land the takedown.
Numbah Three shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin.
Numbah Three tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Numbah Three with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin tries to land a leg kick but Numbah Three saw it coming and moves away.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Numbah Three throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Numbah Three checks the leg kick nicely there.
Numbah Three fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Numbah Three moves into the clinch.#TD#
Numbah Three lands a takedown into guard.
Numbah Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Numbah Three 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.
Numbah Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Povetkin's head.#SUB#
Numbah Three drops back looking for a leg! Povetkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Povetkin manages to kick Numbah Three off! Numbah Three jumps back into Povetkin's guard.
Numbah Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numbah Three trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Povetkin wants to stand up but Numbah Three is controlling him.
Numbah Three controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Numbah Three trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Numbah Three prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Numbah Three lands a couple of digs.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Numbah Three from controlling successfully.
Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Numbah Three prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numbah Three's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numbah Three postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Numbah Three isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numbah Three's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numbah Three looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Numbah Three cracks Povetkin with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numbah Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Numbah Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Numbah Three stands and throws Povetkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Numbah Three working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Numbah Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Povetkin, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Numbah Three thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Numbah Three cracks Povetkin with a big right hand but Povetkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Povetkin is trying to buck Numbah Three off.
Numbah Three trying to control the action but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fightah Numbah Three dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Numbah Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three attempts a counter takedown but Povetkin avoids it well and moves away.
Numbah Three is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numbah Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Numbah Three closes the distance and clinches.
Numbah Three is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Povetkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Povetkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Numbah Three drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Povetkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numbah Three looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Povetkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Numbah Three wants to take the fight to the mat but Povetkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Povetkin wants to break free but Numbah Three has control.
Numbah Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Povetkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Povetkin gets underhooks to prevent Numbah Three's takedown attempt.
Povetkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Povetkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Numbah Three is controlling the position.
Numbah Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Povetkin prevents it.
Numbah Three has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Povetkin after a bit of a struggle.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Numbah Three is controlling the position.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Numbah Three avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Numbah Three has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Numbah Three is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Povetkin is defending well.
Numbah Three blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Povetkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Numbah Three drops down looking for an ankle pick but Povetkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Numbah Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Numbah Three crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Povetkin - the referee stops the clock and Numbah Three gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Povetkin. Numbah Three manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Numbah Three's calf.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin. #TD#
Povetkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Numbah Three to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Povetkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Numbah Three manages to avoid it.
Numbah Three avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Numbah Three shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##TD#
Numbah Three shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Povetkin's guard.#ES2#
Povetkin has his feet on Numbah Three's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Povetkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Numbah Three tries to clinch up.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Numbah Three checks a leg kick.
Numbah Three checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Numbah Three attempts a counter takedown but Povetkin avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Numbah Three darts in and clinches Povetkin up against the cage.
Numbah Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Povetkin prevents it.
Povetkin tries to circle away but Numbah Three has him pinned against the cage.
Povetkin throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Numbah Three gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Povetkin tries to kick Numbah Three off but Numbah Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Numbah Three is working for a kimura but Povetkin is defending it quite comfortably. #ES2#
Povetkin kicks off Numbah Three and gets to his feet. #T4#
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Numbah Three. That did some damage!
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Numbah Three is able to avoid easily.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Povetkin tries to keep at a distance but Numbah Three has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Numbah Three has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Povetkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Povetkin tries a body shot but Numbah Three blocks it.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Numbah Three avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Numbah Three keeps him there for the moment.
Numbah Three dodges an elbow strike from Povetkin.
Numbah Three is working for takedown but Povetkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Povetkin wants to break free but Numbah Three has control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Numbah Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Numbah Three does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fightah Numbah Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Numbah Three avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Povetkin swings for the body but Numbah Three moves out of range.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Numbah Three moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numbah Three is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Numbah Three in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Numbah Three's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Numbah Three down.
Povetkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numbah Three takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Numbah Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olex Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Numbah Three closes the distance looking to clinch
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Numbah Three's front leg.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Numbah Three rather than just go for the knockout.
Povetkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Numbah Three at a distance.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Numbah Three is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numbah Three is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Povetkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Numbah Three chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Povetkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Numbah Three.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Numbah Three.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Povetkin - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin digs a good body shot into Numbah Three's ribs.
Numbah Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Numbah Three is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Povetkin jabs Numbah Three to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Numbah Three on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Numbah Three has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Povetkin.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Numbah Three is just out of range.
Numbah Three uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Numbah Three has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Povetkin connects with a body shot.
Povetkin cracks a nice hook into Numbah Three's ribs.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Numbah Three stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Numbah Three if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Numbah Three's front leg but catches the back leg as Numbah Three tries to avoid it.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin swings for the body but Numbah Three moves out of range.
Numbah Three has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Numbah Three looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Povetkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Numbah Three is controlling him. #T4#
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Povetkin wants to stand up but Numbah Three is controlling him.
Numbah Three chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Numbah Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet but Numbah Three is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Numbah Three works over Povetkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numbah Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olex Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Povetkin 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 9
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin looks for a takedown but Udanda sprawls well.
Povetkin shoots for a takedown but Udanda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Udanda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Povetkin shoots in but Udanda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jezegel Udanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anol Povetkin.
That kick from Udanda tenderised Povetkin's leg. Povetkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Udanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Povetkin with a poor takedown
and Udanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Anol Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Povetkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Udanda tries to kick Povetkin off but Povetkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
Povetkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Povetkin throwing shots but Udanda is blocking nicely.
Povetkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Povetkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Udanda is staying active underneath Povetkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
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. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
Povetkin lands strikes from half guard.
Povetkin is nestled in close to Udanda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Povetkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Udanda is refusing to be controlled, as Povetkin sits in half guard.
Povetkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Udanda defending well though.
Povetkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Povetkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkin slips a nice elbow through Udanda's hands, connecting with Udanda's forehead.#T2#
Well, if Povetkin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Povetkin scoring with strikes to the body and 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. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
Povetkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Povetkin throwing shots but Udanda is blocking nicely.
Povetkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Povetkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple. #ROC2#
Udanda is rocked!
Povetkin stalling.
Oh Udanda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Povetkin scores with a big shot! Udanda's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Udanda! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
Jezegel Udanda was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight I was not the better man. I will be back better next time.'.

Event: Madness Fright Night 10
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camoran is fending him off so far but Povetkin persists. Nope, Camoran circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Povetkin moves into range and clinches up with Camoran.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Camoran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camoran is pressed up against the cage. Povetkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camoran down to the mat. Camoran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mankar Camoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Povetkin.
Povetkin shoots and misses
and Camoran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Pyotr Povetkin has been cut.
Povetkin misses with a takedown #KD#
and Camoran counters with a nice right hand that sends Povetkin toppling to the canvas! Povetkin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Camoran finish him?!#ROC#
Povetkin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camoran shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Povetkin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Camoran sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Povetkin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mankar Camoran!
Mankar Camoran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Pyotr Povetkin had this to say: 'I slept with his wife'.

Event: Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin drops his hands momentarily and Bogduk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bogduk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Povetkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
Povetkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogduk.
A leg kick checked by Bogduk.
Povetkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogduk was well out of range. Poor timing from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogduk cracks Povetkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bogduk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Povetkin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bogduk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogduk manages to avoid it.
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Olex Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
Povetkin is looking to slow Bogduk down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Povetkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Povetkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Povetkin takes a swing at Bogduk's ribcage but misses.
Bogduk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bogduk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Povetkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Povetkin. That's going to slow Bogduk down.
Bogduk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogduk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Povetkin wants to slow Bogduk down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogduk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin swings for the body but Bogduk moves out of range.
It looked like Bogduk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Povetkin.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bogduk rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Bogduk does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bogduk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogduk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin misses with a kick to the body.
Povetkin takes a swing at Bogduk's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogduk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Bogduk checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Bogduk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Povetkin throws a front kick that sends Bogduk stumbling back into the cage.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Bogduk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogduk was well out of range. Poor timing from Povetkin.
Povetkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogduk's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Povetkin swings for the body but Bogduk moves out of range.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin misses with a wild body shot.
Bogduk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Bogduk's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogduk tries to avoid it.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Bogduk sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Povetkin.
Bogduk throws a leg kick but Povetkin moved away.
Povetkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bogduk.
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Bogduk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogduk manages to avoid it.
Povetkin takes a swing at Bogduk's ribcage but misses.
Povetkin digs a good hook to Bogduk's body.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogduk is just out of range.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
That kick from Povetkin tenderised Bogduk's leg. Bogduk is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Olex Povetkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bogduk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Bogduk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Povetkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bogduk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Povetkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogduk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bogduk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Povetkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bogduk avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Bogduk throwing a counter right hand but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
Bogduk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Povetkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Povetkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin lands a front kick.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogduk.
Povetkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Povetkin feints and then cracks Bogduk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogduk down.
Povetkin swings for the body but Bogduk moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogduk misses the target.
Bogduk moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogduk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bogduk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogduk misses with a low kick.
Bogduk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Povetkin. Bogduk shrugs it off though.
Povetkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Povetkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bogduk checks it well.
Bogduk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Povetkin. #T2#
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Povetkin takes a swing at Bogduk's ribcage but misses.
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogduk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogduk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Povetkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogduk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Povetkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bogduk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogduk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Bogduk sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Povetkin.
Bogduk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogduk is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
Bogduk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bogduk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Povetkin.
Povetkin takes a swing at Bogduk's ribcage but misses.
Povetkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin swings for the body but Bogduk moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Povetkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogduk moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogduk.
Bogduk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin lands a front kick.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Bogduk's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin delivers a nice body kick.
Bogduk avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogduk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Povetkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bogduk misses its target.
Povetkin throws a front kick that sends Bogduk stumbling back into the cage.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bogduk if he has to take too many more of those.
Bogduk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Bogduk misses.
Bogduk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Bogduk's front leg.
Povetkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogduk was well out of range. Poor timing from Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with a hook to the body. Bogduk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Povetkin lands a front kick.
Povetkin thuds a left hand into Bogduk's body.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Bogduk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogduk down.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogduk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogduk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Bogduk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Povetkin throws a chopping leg kick but Bogduk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Povetkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Povetkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Povetkin!
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogduk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Povetkin. That's going to slow Bogduk down.
Bogduk avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Povetkin, right into the meat. #T2#
Bogduk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogduk avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Povetkin. That's going to slow Bogduk down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogduk moves away.
Bogduk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bogduk.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Bogduk's front leg.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogduk.
Povetkin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Povetkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bogduk. That did some damage!
Bogduk misses with a straight left.
Povetkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogduk moves away.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Bogduk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Povetkin thumps Bogduk with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Bogduk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogduk throwing a counter right hand but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Povetkin throws a body kick that misses.
Povetkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin. #T4#
Bogduk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bogduk. That did some damage!
Povetkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Bogduk moves out of range.
Povetkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Povetkin. That's going to slow Bogduk down.
Bogduk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Povetkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogduk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
FunkBoy Bogduk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogduk avoids the body shot from Povetkin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!

Event: Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Povetkin gets a clinch.
Davidson tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davidson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Povetkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Povetkin controls his hands.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Povetkin tightens his grip and picks Davidson up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidson manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.#SUB#
Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Davidson working for a triangle but Povetkin defends it easily. #SUB#
Davidson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Povetkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Povetkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Davidson is looking for a triangle but Povetkin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.
Povetkin wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving. #SUB#
Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Povetkin advances position into side control!
Povetkin landing a few strikes. #T2#
Povetkin is looking to take a break and control but Davidson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Povetkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Povetkin grinds an elbow into Davidson's temple.
Davidson tries to improve position but can't.
Davidson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#
Davidson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Davidson! Povetkin senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Davidson out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!

Event: Madness 14 Orndorf Vs PinkHole
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersson is fending him off so far but Povetkin persists. Nope, Petersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Povetkin.
Povetkin with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Petersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Povetkin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Povetkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersson.
We've been hearing reports that Povetkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petersson is working Povetkin over against the cage.
Povetkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petersson lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Petersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Povetkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Povetkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Petersson circles away easily#CL2#
and Petersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petersson.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Petersson is pressed up against the cage. Povetkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petersson down to the mat. Petersson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Petersson cracks Povetkin with an open hand slap.#T1#
Petersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Povetkin is looking to clinch.
Povetkin sets himself, and Petersson steps forward looking for the clinch! Povetkin avoids it this time.
Povetkin dives in for a single leg takedown but Petersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Povetkin takes one on the button.
Povetkin fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Petersson has managed to clinch.
Povetkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povetkins head.
Petersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petersson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petersson.
Povetkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
A body shot lands from Petersson.
Petersson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petersson lands with a left to the head.
Povetkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petersson after a bit of a struggle.
Petersson pushes Povetkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petersson is leaning against Povetkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Petersson - that landed with a thud.
Petersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersson lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Petersson.
A body shot lands from Petersson.
Petersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Petersson lands an uppercut.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Povetkin is rocked!
Petersson dips a shoulder and cracks Povetkin with a mighty uppercut! Povetkin falls back against the cage and Petersson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Povetkin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Petersson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Petersson!
Pyotr Povetkin was interviewed post fight and said 'I slept with his wife'.

Event: Madness Insanity 2
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Povetkin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Numbah Three blocking the ground and pound attempt from Povetkin.
Numbah Three tries to roll over but Povetkin keeps him under control.
Povetkin trying to control from half guard but Numbah Three is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numbah Three is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Povetkin working over Numbah Three with some ground and pound. Numbah Three looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Numbah Three actively working from the bottom here.
Numbah Three landing strikes from the bottom.
Povetkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Povetkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Numbah Three tries to roll over but Povetkin keeps him under control.
Povetkin working over Numbah Three with some ground and pound. Numbah Three looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Povetkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Povetkin winds up and cracks Numbah Three with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Numbah Three throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Povetkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Povetkin working the head and body with strikes.
Povetkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Numbah Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkin is keen to just control but Numbah Three is a slippery customer.
Numbah Three flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Povetkin slips a nice elbow through Numbah Three's hands, connecting with Numbah Three's forehead.
Numbah Three landing strikes from the bottom.
Povetkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Numbah Three misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Povetkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Numbah Three is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Povetkin is nestled in close to Numbah Three, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Povetkin trying to control from half guard but Numbah Three is working away.
Numbah Three has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Numbah Three is rocked!
Numbah Three manages to get to full guard.
Povetkin trying to control but Numbah Three is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin gets to his feet and stands over Numbah Three, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Numbah Three felt that one! Povetkin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Numbah Three from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!

Event: Madness Insanity 2
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Master.
Povetkin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Master instigates a clinch.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Master taking a breather.
Povetkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Povetkin takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Olex Povetkin has been cut.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Master will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Povetkin up against the cage.
Master lands a knee to the head.
Master landing knees to the head.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Master works on Povetkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Master connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Povetkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Master drops Povetkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Povetkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Povetkin is rocked!#CL2#
Master moves into the clinch.
Oh Povetkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Master lands a right hand that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Master has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Povetkin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Master, and another! Povetkin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). New Master!
During a confident post fight interview, New Master thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Urtanson closes the distance and pushes Povetkin back into the cage.
Povetkin is working for takedown but Urtanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Urtanson is leaning against Povetkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Urtanson.
Urtanson works on Povetkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Urtanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povetkins head.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urtanson lands with a right to the head.
Urtanson blocks an elbow strike.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Povetkin looking for a takedown.
Povetkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Urtanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Povetkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urtanson lands a shoulder strike.
Urtanson scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Vasili Povetkin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin can't break the clinch.
Urtanson pushes Povetkin against the cage. Urtanson is working some dirty boxing. Urtanson pushes off with a quick right hook! Povetkin goes down! Povetkin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Urtanson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urtan Urtanson!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Povetkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Numbah Two manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin landing with the ground and pound.
Povetkin cracks Numbah Two with a solid left hand.
Povetkin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Numbah Two sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Povetkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Numbah Two tries to roll over but Povetkin keeps him under control.
Povetkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Numbah Two on the ground.
Numbah Two works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Numbah Two working for a triangle but Povetkin defends it easily. #SUB#
Povetkin 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.
Povetkin scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Numbah Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Povetkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Povetkin slips nicely into half guard.
Numbah Two looks winded!
Povetkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Povetkin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Povetkin.
Numbah Two gets full guard.#SUB#
Povetkin drops back looking for a leg! Numbah Two is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Numbah Two manages to kick Povetkin off! Povetkin jumps back into Numbah Two's guard.
Povetkin wants to get up but he can't break Numbah Two's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Povetkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Povetkin pushing down on Numbah Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Numbah Two felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Povetkin prevents Numbah Two from improving his position.
Numbah Two is not content to let Povetkin control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Numbah Two manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Povetkin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin landing with the ground and pound.
Povetkin pushing down on Numbah Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Povetkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Povetkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Numbah Two moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Povetkin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Numbah Two dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Povetkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Numbah Two defends well.
Numbah Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Povetkin is retaining full guard.
Povetkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Numbah Two is one step ahead there.
Povetkin wants to stand and escape but Numbah Two is having none of it. #T4#
Povetkin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Numbah Two has passed into side control.
Numbah Two tries to advance to mount but Povetkin denies him.
Povetkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Numbah Two wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Povetkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Numbah Two's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet.
Povetkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povetkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Numbah Two seems to be working for a kimura but Povetkin defends the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Povetkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Povetkin tries to sprawl but Numbah Two drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Numbah Two is looking for a kimura but Povetkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Numbah Two to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Numbah Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Povetkin sees it coming and defends easily.
Numbah Two is looking to advance position but Povetkin won't allow it.
Povetkin is looking for a sweep. Numbah Two is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Povetkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Povetkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Numbah Two manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Numbah Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Povetkin is aware though and is defending well.
Numbah Two is breathing heavily.
Povetkin lands a couple of elbows.
Povetkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Povetkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Numbah Two can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Povetkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Numbah Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Povetkin defends well.#SUB2#
Numbah Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Povetkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Povetkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Povetkin with a nice head shot there.
Povetkin is working Numbah Two over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Numbah Two keeping full guard, as Povetkin tries to pass.
Povetkin is in close to Numbah Two's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Povetkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Povetkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Numbah Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numbah Two's head.
Povetkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Povetkin 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. #SUB2#
Numbah Two looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Povetkin lands a couple of elbows.
Povetkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Povetkin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Numbah Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Povetkin wants to control from the top but Numbah Two keeps moving. #SUB#
Povetkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Povetkin slips nicely into half guard.
Povetkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Numbah Two actively working from the bottom here.
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Povetkin working over Numbah Two with some ground and pound. Numbah Two looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Numbah Two is rocked!
Numbah Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Numbah Two is still in real trouble! Can Povetkin finish him?
Povetkin works his way into side control. #T4#
Numbah Two tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Povetkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Povetkin lands some shots froms side control.
Povetkin working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Povetkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Numbah Two has escaped the position, nice work there.
Povetkin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Numbah Two is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Povetkin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyotr Povetkin!
In his post fight interview, Pyotr Povetkin gave a big smile as he said 'I SLEPT WITH HIS MOTHER! HAHAHAHAHA!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019

#R1##TD#
Povetkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Povetkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Povetkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Povetkin winds up and cracks Rice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Povetkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Povetkin lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Povetkin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyotr Povetkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Numbah Five tries a low kick but Povetkin avoids it.
Povetkin with the counter takedown but Numbah Five avoids it easily.
Numbah Five shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Numbah Five goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Povetkin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Numbah Five's guard.
Povetkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Numbah Five wants to stand and escape but Povetkin is having none of it.
Numbah Five can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Povetkin controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Numbah Five is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Povetkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Numbah Five lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Numbah Five looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Numbah Five throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Povetkin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Numbah Five!#T1#
Numbah Five wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Povetkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Numbah Five tries to escape but Povetkin is in control. #SU2#
Povetkin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Numbah Five uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Povetkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Numbah Five. Numbah Five obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Numbah Five gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Numbah Five is looking to stand back up but Povetkin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Numbah Five. #REVR#
Numbah Five is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Numbah Five has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Povetkin is on him like a limpet, forcing Numbah Five back against the cage.#T2#
Numbah Five working hard to break the clinch.
Numbah Five definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Numbah Five is trying to push Povetkin away but Povetkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Numbah Five is trying to force a seperation but Povetkin has the dominant position.
Povetkin keeps control of Numbah Five as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Numbah Five stops a takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Povetkin keeps control of Numbah Five as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Povetkin is trying to pull guard but Numbah Five has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Numbah Five's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numbah Five misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Numbah Five leaves Povetkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fightah Numbah Five has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Povetkin.
Povetkin throws out a leg kick but Numbah Five moves out of range and Povetkin only half commits.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Numbah Five.
Numbah Five throws a low kick but Povetkin avoids it.
And Povetkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Numbah Five pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Numbah Five fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Fightah Numbah Five is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Povetkin misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Numbah Five, right into the meat.
Numbah Five thumps Povetkin with a low kick.
Povetkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy body kick from Numbah Five #CL2#
and Povetkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Povetkin.
Povetkin has Numbah Five pressed against the cage, preventing Numbah Five from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Numbah Five gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Numbah Five gets underhooks to prevent Povetkin's takedown attempt.
Numbah Five wants to break free but Povetkin has control.
Numbah Five is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Numbah Five tries to break the clinch but Povetkin is controlling the position.
Povetkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Numbah Five avoids the damage to the body.
Numbah Five has had enough of the clinch but Povetkin keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Numbah Five's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Numbah Five is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Numbah Five tries to break free but Povetkin pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Povetkin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Numbah Five is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Povetkin keeps control of Numbah Five as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Numbah Five can't break the clinch.
Povetkin keeps control of Numbah Five as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Povetkin pulls guard.
Numbah Five has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Povetkin is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Numbah Five decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Povetkin, up you get!
Povetkin blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Numbah Five.
Numbah Five dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Numbah Five looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Numbah Five attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Povetkin wants to counter the offense by Numbah Five and move into the clinch position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fightah Numbah Five dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Numbah Five fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fightah Numbah Five is winning the standup battle so far.
Povetkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Numbah Five throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Povetkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Numbah Five misses.
Povetkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Povetkin dives in and grabs Numbah Five's left leg, looking for a takedown. Numbah Five pushes down on Povetkin's head and hops out.
Numbah Five is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Numbah Five. Numbah Five obviously looking to wear him down.
Povetkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Numbah Five scores with a shot to the body.
Fightah Numbah Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numbah Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Numbah Five misses with a body kick.
Numbah Five lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Numbah Five showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Povetkin.
Numbah Five turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Numbah Five throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Povetkin dives in and grabs Numbah Five's left leg, looking for a takedown. Numbah Five pushes down on Povetkin's head and hops out.#T1##CL2#
Povetkin forces Numbah Five back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Numbah Five breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Numbah Five chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Numbah Five is looking to wear down Povetkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Numbah Five.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick which misses Povetkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Povetkin tries to avoid it.
Povetkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Numbah Five. That one must have hurt.
Povetkin shoots in for a double leg but Numbah Five sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fightah Numbah Five has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Povetkin.
Numbah Five fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Povetkin.#TD2#
Povetkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Povetkin showed some decent athleticism there.
Numbah Five pushes Povetkin off looking to stand but Povetkin dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Numbah Five makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Numbah Five.
Povetkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Numbah Five.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Numbah Five, right into the meat.
Numbah Five buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Povetkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Numbah Five sprawls well. He's pushed Povetkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Povetkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Numbah Five swivels and escapes.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Povetkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Numbah Five can pounce on him.
That kick from Numbah Five tenderised Povetkin's leg. Povetkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Numbah Five misses with a body shot.
Numbah Five scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Numbah Five.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Numbah Five. Povetkin shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Povetkin dives in and scores a takedown into Numbah Five's guard.
Numbah Five keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Povetkin stops Numbah Five from standing up.
Povetkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Numbah Five is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Povetkin is controlling him. #T3#
Vasili Povetkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Numbah Five kicks Povetkin off and gets to his feet.
Povetkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Numbah Five tries to avoid it but Povetkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Numbah Five to the ground. Numbah Five escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Povetkin pushes Numbah Five up against the cage in a clinch.
Numbah Five can't break the clinch.
Numbah Five is trying to break the clinch but Povetkin has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin has Numbah Five pushed against the cage.
Numbah Five is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Povetkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Numbah Five's efforts to push away.
Numbah Five tries to circle away but Povetkin has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Povetkin is working for takedown but Numbah Five is calmly controlling the position for now.
Povetkin has Numbah Five pressed against the cage, preventing Numbah Five from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Numbah Five is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Numbah Five is trying to push Povetkin away but Povetkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Numbah Five's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Numbah Five tries to break free but Povetkin pushes him back against the cage.
Povetkin prevents Numbah Five from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Povetkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Numbah Five.
Povetkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Numbah Five.
Numbah Five tries a low kick but Povetkin avoids it.
Numbah Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Povetkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Numbah Five.
Povetkin throws a fast counter high kick but Numbah Five manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Povetkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Numbah Five to the mat! Numbah Five manages to get full guard.
Numbah Five wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Povetkin manages to pass to side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Fightah Numbah Five dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Numbah Five throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Numbah Five turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Numbah Five looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Povetkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Numbah Five avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasili Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Povetkin misses with a double jab.
Povetkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Numbah Five. That's going to slow Povetkin down.
Numbah Five misses with a low kick.
Numbah Five throws a chopping leg kick but Povetkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Numbah Five thows a body kick. Povetkin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Five swings for the body but Povetkin moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Povetkin blocks the leg kick.
Povetkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Numbah Five lands a nice looking body kick.
Numbah Five throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Numbah Five feints and then cracks Povetkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Povetkin down.
Numbah Five connects with a solid leg kick.
Numbah Five fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Numbah Five scores with a hook to the body. Povetkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Numbah Five napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Povetkin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Numbah Five chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Numbah Five fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Povetkin.
Numbah Five throws a half hearted mid kick.
Numbah Five swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Numbah Five ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numbah Five throws a body shot but no joy.
Povetkin looks to throw the jab but Numbah Five is out of range.
Numbah Five lands a leg kick that knocks Povetkin off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Povetkin looking to score a takedown here. Numbah Five is defending well but Povetkin drives through and ends up in Numbah Five's guard.#ES#
Numbah Five kicks Povetkin off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Numbah Five takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses.
And Povetkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Numbah Five pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Povetkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Numbah Five - the referee stops the clock and Povetkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Numbah Five. Povetkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Povetkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Numbah Five throws a low kick, looking for Povetkin's leg but Povetkin calmly moves out of range.
Numbah Five scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Numbah Five throws a low kick but Povetkin moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Numbah Five.
Numbah Five connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Numbah Five throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Povetkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Povetkin dives in and grabs Numbah Five's left leg, looking for a takedown. Numbah Five pushes down on Povetkin's head and hops out.
Fightah Numbah Five has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Povetkin.#TD2#
Povetkin gets the takedown into side control.
Numbah Five is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Povetkin tries for a kimura but Numbah Five is defending well. #T3#
Numbah Five tries to escape but Povetkin is in control.
Povetkin 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.
Povetkin cracks Numbah Five with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Numbah Five tries to escape but Povetkin is in control. #SU2#
Povetkin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Povetkin checks a leg kick.
Numbah Five cracks the inside of Povetkin's front leg.
Povetkin misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Numbah Five lands a front kick.
Numbah Five throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Numbah Five throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick which misses Povetkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Povetkin tries to avoid it.
Numbah Five does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Povetkin pushes Numbah Five up against the cage in a clinch.
Povetkin stalling the fight.
Povetkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Numbah Five avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Numbah Five wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Numbah Five's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Povetkin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Numbah Five wants to get back to striking at distance but Povetkin won't allow it.
Vasili Povetkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Numbah Five has had enough of the clinch but Povetkin keeps him there for the moment.
Povetkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fightah Numbah Five showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Numbah Five, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fightah Numbah Five!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Fukk counters by moving into the clinch.
Povetkin looking for a takedown.
Povetkin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Povetkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Povetkin is working for takedown but Fukk is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Povetkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Povetkin tries for a takedown but Fukk manages to get underhooks.
Povetkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fukk gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Povetkin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fukk regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Povetkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fukk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fukk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fukk! #REVB#
Povetkin gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Povetkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fukk trying to control the position from guard on top but Povetkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fukk is posturing up here but Povetkin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fukk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fukk has to tap! Slick submission there by Povetkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyotr Povetkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Najman checks it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Najman is defended easily by Povetkin.#CL#
Najman moves into the clinch.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Najman won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Najman gets control of Povetkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Najman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Povetkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Najman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Povetkin has managed to get both his arms back between Najman's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Najman is working an open guard so Povetkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Povetkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Najman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Najman is out of range and Povetkin settles back down. #T1#
Povetkin throws out a leg kick but Najman moves out of range and Povetkin only half commits.
Najman is looking to counter the offense by Povetkin and move into the clinch.
Najman goes for a double leg but Povetkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Povetkin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Najman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Najman.
Najman throws a head kick that misses.
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Najman avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Najman checks it well.
Olex Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin scores with a leg kick.
Povetkin tries a low kick but Najman avoids it.
Najman is looking for a counter combo.
Povetkin throws a chopping leg kick but Najman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Najman checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Najman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Povetkin swings for the body but Najman moves out of range.
Najman avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
A solid body kick from Povetkin. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Najman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Najman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Najman blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Povetkin 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 Najman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Najman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Najman instigates a clinch. #TD#
Najman manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Najman has his hands on Povetkin's head, controlling the position.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Najman won't let him. #SU2#
Povetkin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Najman blocks the body kick.
Najman tries to counter with a takedown but Povetkin is quick to defend against it.
Povetkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Najman throws an overhand right that lands on Povetkin's shoulder, as Povetkin tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Najman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Najman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Najman throws a head kick that misses.
Povetkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Najman.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Najman.
Najman takes a swing at Povetkin's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Najman moves into the clinch successfully.
Povetkin wants to break free but Najman has control.
Povetkin being controlled against the cage.
Povetkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Najman is breathing heavily.#T4#
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Najman has him pressed against the cage.
Najman goes for a takedown attempt but Povetkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Najman blocks the low kick.
Olex Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Povetkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Povetkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Najman was well out of range. Poor timing from Povetkin.
Najman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Najman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Povetkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Najman's calf.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Najman rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Najman darts in and clinches Povetkin up against the cage.
Najman keeps control of Povetkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Najman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Najman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
Povetkin prevents the takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Olex Povetkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Najman off balance momentarily.
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Najman looks for a takedown but Povetkin sprawls well.
Najman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Najman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Povetkin. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Povetkin tenderised Najman's leg. Najman is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Najman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Povetkin tries to break free but Najman pushes him back against the cage.
Najman tries to pull guard but Povetkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Najman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Najman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Povetkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Najman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Najman down.
Povetkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Povetkin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Povetkin throws a low kick but Najman moves out of range easily.
Povetkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Najman tries to counter by clinching up but Povetkin breaks away and moves out of range.
Najman fails to land the takedown.
Povetkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Najman's sensitive parts. #CL#
Najman moves into the clinch successfully.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Najman is controlling the position.
Povetkin tries to break free but Najman pushes him back against the cage.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Najman keeps him there for the moment.
Najman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.#BC#
Najman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Najman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Najman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Povetkin tries to get set, Najman tries to push him back and clinch up but Povetkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Najman goes for a double leg but Povetkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Povetkin continues to drive forward.
Good leg kick by Povetkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2##CL#
Najman pushes Povetkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Najman is stalling here.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Najman is controlling him.#TD#
Najman pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Povetkin gets to his feet - Najman follows without any prompting.
Povetkin throws a front kick that sends Najman stumbling back into the cage.
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Najman off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Najman is able to avoid easily.
Marcin Najman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Najman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Najman goes for a double leg but Povetkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Povetkin continues to drive forward.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Povetkin 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 Najman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Najman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Povetkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Najman manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Najman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Najman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Najman misses the target.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Najman is just out of range.
Povetkin connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Najman clinches up against the cage.
Povetkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Najman breaks the clinch.
Povetkin scores with a kick to the body.
Najman shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Povetkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Povetkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Povetkin lands a front kick.
Najman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin. #T4#
Povetkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Najman checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Povetkin. That's going to slow Najman down.
Povetkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Najman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Najman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Povetkin!
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin scores with a push kick.
Povetkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Povetkin throws a body punch but Najman moves out of range.
Najman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Najman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Povetkin swings for the body but Najman moves out of range.
Najman moves out of range of the body kick from Povetkin.
Najman fails with a takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Najman checks the leg kick.
Najman goes for a double leg but Povetkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Povetkin continues to drive forward.
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Najman clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Najman. #BC#
Najman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Povetkin wants to slow Najman down by chopping away at his legs.
Najman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Najman clinches up with Povetkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Povetkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Povetkin is trying to break free.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Najman has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Najman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Najman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Najman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Najman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.#T1#
Najman is trying to control the position but Povetkin postures up. #SU2#
Povetkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Povetkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Povetkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Najman blocks the body kick.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Najman is just out of range.
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Povetkin slams his shin into Najman's torso.
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Najman is able to avoid easily.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Najman off balance momentarily.
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Najman is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Povetkin swings for the body but Najman moves out of range.
Najman fails with a takedown attempt.
Povetkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Povetkin, right into the meat.
Povetkin pushes Najman away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Povetkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Najman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Povetkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Najman.
Povetkin throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Najman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Najman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Povetkin lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Povetkin.
Najman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin swings for the body but Najman moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Povetkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Povetkin thuds his shin into the meat of Najman's side.
Najman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Najman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Povetkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Najman. Najman gets slowly back to his feet.
Povetkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Najman will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Najman's calf.
Povetkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Najman's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Povetkin misses with a leg kick.
Najman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Povetkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Povetkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marcin Najman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Povetkin lands a nice looking body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olex Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Povetkin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barrett enables Povetkin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barrett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barrett wants to sweep here but Povetkin controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Barrett is looking for a triangle but Povetkin pushes his legs off easily.
Povetkin trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Barrett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Povetkin trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Povetkin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barrett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Povetkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Povetkin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barrett stacks Povetkin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barrett!
Povetkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barrett's best efforts.#T1#
Povetkin tries to roll over but Barrett keeps him under control.
Povetkin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barrett jumps into side control!
Povetkin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barrett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barrett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Povetkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barrett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Povetkin struggling a bit here.
Povetkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Povetkin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Povetkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Povetkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barrett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin 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.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barrett manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Barrett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barrett is thwarting Povetkin's attempts to control the position.
We've been informed that Povetkin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Povetkin manages to get to full guard.
Povetkin wants to hit a switch here but Barrett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Povetkin there! #T4#
Barrett looking to finish Povetkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Povetkin!
Povetkin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Povetkin trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Povetkin wants to stand but Barrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett wants to sweep here but Povetkin controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povetkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Povetkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Povetkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lynn Barrett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Povetkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Povetkin throwing strikes but missing.
Povetkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barrett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Povetkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin trying to control here.
Povetkin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Povetkin is still trying to improve position.
Povetkin moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Povetkin looking for a guillotine here but Barrett defends easily.
Povetkin wants to sweep here but Barrett controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Povetkin is looking for a triangle here but Barrett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Povetkin is breathing heavily.
Barrett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Povetkin some visible discomfort.
Barrett cracks Povetkin with a big elbow.
Povetkin is trying to work for a sweep but Barrett has mounted him!
Povetkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Povetkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Povetkin tries to roll over but Barrett keeps him under control.
Barrett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Povetkin gets back to full guard.
Povetkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barrett's guard. #REVB#
Barrett looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Povetkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Povetkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Povetkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Povetkin trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Povetkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett looking to control.
Povetkin landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Povetkin is in close to Barrett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barrett wants to sweep here but Povetkin controlling him for the moment.
Povetkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barrett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Povetkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pyotr Povetkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Povetkin working the body and head with strikes.
Barrett taking a bit of punishment here - Povetkin scoring with strikes.
Barrett is trying to improve his position.
Barrett struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Povetkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Povetkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Povetkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett is trying to control Povetkin's posture but Povetkin avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Povetkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barrett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barrett tries to improve position but can't.
Povetkin lands a nice forearm strike.
Povetkin cracks Barrett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Povetkin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Povetkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Povetkin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barrett down. #SUB2#
Povetkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barrett is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#
Barrett is rocked!#T2#
Povetkin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Barrett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Povetkin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Barrett is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Povetkin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyotr Povetkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin tries to circle away but Delacruz has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Povetkin 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.
Delacruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Povetkin after a bit of a struggle.
Povetkin is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Delacruz's knee but Delacruz avoids it well.
Povetkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Povetkin won't be happy with that.
Povetkin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Povetkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Povetkin is trapped and Delacruz is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Can Povetkin hold on?! Delacruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Delacruz scores with punches from the back.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Povetkin hold on?! Delacruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet.
Delacruz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Povetkin's head.
Delacruz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for the RNC.
Povetkin is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Delacruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Povetkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin trying to get back to his feet but Delacruz is in full control for now. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Delacruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Povetkin is trying to stand back up.
Delacruz lands punches and elbows.
Povetkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Povetkin is trying to shake Delacruz off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Delacruz won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Povetkin thows a leg kick but Delacruz checks it #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Delacruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Delacruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Delacruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delacruz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Povetkin wants to stand but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Delacruz cracks Povetkin with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Povetkin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Delacruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Delacruz pulls guard successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Delacruz 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#
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Delacruz's knee but Delacruz avoids it well.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Delacruz moves out of range easily.
Olex Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacruz checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Delacruz off balance momentarily.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Delacruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Povetkin tries to score with a low kick but Delacruz moves his leg out of the way.
Povetkin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Delacruz is working Povetkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Delacruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Povetkin's head.
Delacruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Povetkin scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Povetkin gets tackled into the cage by Delacruz. Delacruz maintains the clinch. #BC#
Delacruz breaks from the clinch.
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delacruz if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Delacruz clinches up against the cage.
Povetkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Povetkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Povetkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delacruz.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Delacruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Povetkin uses from the top position. #SU2#
Povetkin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL#
Delacruz moves into the clinch.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Delacruz keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Delacruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delacruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Povetkin stands up from Delacruz's guard - Povetkin perhaps looking for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Delacruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Povetkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Povetkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olex Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Povetkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Delacruz avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Povetkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Delacruz blocks the leg kick.
Delacruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Povetkin scores with a shot to the body.
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Delacruz off balance momentarily.#CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Delacruz prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Delacruz keeps him there for the moment.
Povetkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Delacruz has double underhooks.
Povetkin is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delacruz keeps control of Povetkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Povetkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Delacruz has Povetkin pressed against the cage, preventing Povetkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Delacruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
Povetkin working hard to break the clinch.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Delacruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Povetkin uses from the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a low kick, looking for Delacruz's leg but Delacruz calmly moves out of range.
Povetkin thumps Delacruz with a low kick.
Povetkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delacruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Delacruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.#TD#
Delacruz has Povetkin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Delacruz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Povetkin tumbling to the mat - Delacruz dives into Povetkin's guard.#ES2#
Povetkin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Delacruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.
Delacruz prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Delacruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Povetkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling him.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Delacruz as he checks the leg kick.
Povetkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Delacruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delacruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Povetkin.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Delacruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Povetkin swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Povetkin won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz cracks Povetkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Delacruz scoring with punches from side control.
Povetkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delacruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Povetkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Delacruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delacruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Delacruz tries for a kimura but Povetkin is defending well.
Povetkin tries to escape but Delacruz is in control. #T3#
Check out the look on Delacruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Benjamin Delacruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Povetkin throws Delacruz to one side and escapes!
Povetkin thumps Delacruz with a low kick.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Delacruz's front leg.
Delacruz avoids the body shot from Povetkin. #CL#
Delacruz forces Povetkin back against the cage and clinches.
Povetkin avoids the elbow strike from Delacruz, against the cage. #BC#
Delacruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delacruz rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Delacruz's knee but Delacruz avoids it well.
Delacruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Povetkin lands a nice hook to Delacruz's body. Delacruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Povetkin misses #TD#
so Delacruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Povetkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delacruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delacruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delacruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delacruz prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olex Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Povetkin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Povetkin tries to clinch up.
A combination from Levine does no damage. #TD2#
Povetkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Povetkin lands a couple of digs.
Povetkin works over Levine with some ground and pound from guard.
Levine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Povetkin controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin stopping the sweep attempt from Levine.
Levine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Povetkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Povetkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levine controlling the position.
Povetkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Povetkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Povetkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Povetkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levine is trying to keep Povetkin in close.
Levine wants to sweep here but Povetkin controlling him for the moment.
Povetkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Povetkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Povetkin loads up on a big left hand. Levine felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Povetkin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Levine can't hide his disappointment, as Povetkin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Povetkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Povetkin working the ground and pound but Graham is defending the strikes.
Povetkin cracks Graham with a big right hand but Graham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Povetkin trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Povetkin connects with a decent elbow.
Povetkin is chipping away with strikes.
Graham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Povetkin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
Povetkin working the ground and pound.
Povetkin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Povetkin dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Graham is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Graham has been cut.
Povetkin softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Graham is out cold! Povetkin jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!

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