Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Myers scores with a jab. Demir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demir.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Demir down.
A punch lands to the side of Demir 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Demir is rocked!
Myers feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Demir crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zen Myers!
An out of breath Zen Myers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C137: Puno vs. Brown 2
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
A big right from White Jr misses.
White Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Cucumber's head.
A jab from Cucumber does it's job there.
White Jr throws a hook to the side of Cucumber's head but Cucumber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cucumber blocks a jab.
White Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cucumber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cucumber throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
White Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White Jr lands a jab to Cucumber's midsection.
Cucumber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cucumber misses with a hook. White Jr ducked under it nicely. #T1#
White Jr catches Cucumber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Cucumber.
Cucumber swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
Cucumber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cucumber throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Cucumber misses
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Cucumber. No joy for White Jr on that attempt.
White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Cucumber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cucumber avoids the body shot from White Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Cucumber does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr throws a series of punches but Cucumber avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cucumber! But no joy.#T2#
White Jr misses with a hook. Cucumber ducked under it nicely.
White Jr catches Cucumber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Cucumber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr misses with a right hand
and Cucumber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by White Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Cucumber, which made it look bad.
White Jr slips under a jab from Cucumber.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cucumber.
Cucumber connects with a right hand. White Jr shakes it off.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Cucumber is out of range. #T3#
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cucumber looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as White Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cucumber doesn't seem phased though.
Cucumber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White Jr checks it well.
White Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cucumber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cucumber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Cucumber is out of range.
Cucumber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cucumber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Cucumber counters with a nice right hand that sends White Jr toppling to the canvas! White Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cucumber finish him?!#ROC2#White Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Cucumber's shoulder, as Cucumber tries to avoid the shot.
Oh White Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cucumber looks to land a right hand but White Jr moved out of range.
The Cucumber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Jr misses with a wild combination.
White Jr walks straight into a right hand from Cucumber - that's dropped him! Cucumber jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save White Jr from any more punishment! White Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Cucumber!
The Cucumber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: WFC 11: Ichirou vs Rocky
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ahmed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Underwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahmed pulls his head out easily.
Ahmed is pressing down on Underwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Underwood is holding on for now.
Ahmed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood manages to get to full guard.
Ahmed scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahmed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Underwood has his foot on Ahmed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahmed works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Underwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Underwood is looking to stand up but Ahmed isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Ahmed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahmed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahmed landing some decent shots from guard.
Ahmed stopping the sweep attempt from Underwood.#SUB2#
Underwood working for a triangle but Ahmed defends it easily.
Underwood throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Underwood being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahmed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Underwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Underwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahmed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Underwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahmed works over Underwood with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahmed stands up over Underwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahmed wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Ahmed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahmed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahmed works over Underwood with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Underwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahmed defends it easily.
Underwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Underwood has momentary wrist control but Ahmed slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahmed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Underwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahmed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Underwood looking for a guillotine here but Ahmed defends easily.
Ahmed scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahmed preventing the sweep.
Ahmed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Underwood is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ahmed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Underwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahmed off and has taken his back!#T4#
Underwood controlling well, preventing Ahmed from escaping the position.
Underwood doesn't have the hooks in and Ahmed manages to turn into his guard.
Ahmed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahmed chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Underwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahmed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Underwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Underwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahmed defends it easily.
Ahmed trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Underwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahmed wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khaleel Ahmed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Underwood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ahmed on his heels. He'll look to pass Ahmed's guard now, I'm sure.
Underwood chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ahmed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahmed managing to control the position.
Underwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahmed 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahmed is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed is working Underwood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Underwood looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahmed has picked Underwood up and slammed him! Underwood can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahmed manages to pass to side control!
Underwood is looking to reverse the position.
Ahmed is looking to take a break and control but Underwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Underwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahmed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Underwood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahmed trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Ahmed 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. #SUB2#
Underwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahmed pulls his head out easily.
Ahmed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?
Ahmed is trying to control the action in half guard but Underwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Underwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahmed wants to take a breather but Underwood is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Ahmed.
Underwood missing with punches from the bottom.
Ahmed stops Underwood from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Underwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ahmed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Underwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahmed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahmed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Underwood's head.#SUB2#
Underwood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahmed defends well.#SUB2#
Underwood is looking for a triangle but Ahmed pushes his legs off easily.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Ahmed scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Ahmed with a nice head shot there.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Ahmed looking to pass the guard.
Ahmed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Underwood working for submissions but it's allowed Ahmed to get to half guard.
Ahmed lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been informed that Underwood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Underwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Underwood looking for submissions off his back.
Ahmed trying to control the pace.
Khaleel Ahmed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Underwood looking for submissions off his back.
Ahmed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Underwood keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Underwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Underwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Underwood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahmed scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khaleel Ahmed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Underwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahmed swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Underwood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahmed did well to prevent Underwood getting side control.
Underwood throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ahmed to regain full guard.
Ahmed 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.
Ahmed trying to control the position.
Underwood postures up in Ahmed's guard and throws a big left but Ahmed blocks it.
Underwood preventing the sweep.
Underwood stands up over Ahmed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahmed 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.
Ahmed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Underwood's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahmed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Underwood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahmed has managed to get both his arms back between Underwood's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Underwood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahmed passes into half guard.
Underwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Ahmed. #T1#
Ahmed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Underwood!
Ahmed with a couple of short strikes.
Ahmed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahmed breaks from Underwood's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Underwood is rocked!
Ahmed lands a big elbow - Underwood is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Underwood is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khaleel Ahmed!
During a confident post fight interview, Khaleel Ahmed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Block shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Block throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ro wants to get back to full guard.
Ro trying to control here.
Block missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Block is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Block takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ro is staying active underneath Block, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ro is controlling Block's trapped leg to prevent Block from advancing to side control.
Block is stalling here. Ro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Block seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Ro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Block is trying to escape and Ro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Block is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ro! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Putte Ro!
In defeat, Gen Block stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyday is a chance to redeem yourself'.

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Chisaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chisaki.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich lands a jab to Chisaki's midsection.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Stepanovich lands.
A big left from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich tries to work over Chisaki's front leg with a kick but Chisaki checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chisaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich lunges at Chisaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chisaki's hand. #T1#
Chisaki swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chisaki connects with a single shot there.
Chisaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chisaki lands a slapping body shot.
Chisaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chisaki misses with a hook
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chisaki.
Chisaki throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chisaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisaki.
Chisaki gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Chisaki is rocked!
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Oh Chisaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chisaki misses with a wild body shot.
Chisaki seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chisaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chisaki manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stepanovich.
Chisaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chisaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chisaki throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Chisaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.#T3#
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Chisaki ducked under it nicely.
Chisaki throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chisaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chisaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Chisaki throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chisaki's head but Chisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chisaki throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Chisaki misses with a hook.
Chisaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chisaki throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.#T4#
Chisaki sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chisaki scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chisaki connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chisaki on the side of the head.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Chisaki.
Chisaki swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chisaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisaki misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Chisaki.
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chisaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chisaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Chisaki's body.
Stepanovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chisaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepanovich's head.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Chisaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chisaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chisaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Chisaki rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Chisaki looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Stepanovich.
Chisaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Chisaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stepanovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisaki blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Chisaki tries to pull guard but Stepanovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chisaki is trying to stall.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich tries to work over Chisaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Chisaki throws a big shot that misses.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a left to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Chisaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Chisaki should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich jabs at Chisaki's body.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Chisaki.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chisaki's sensitive parts. #T3#
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Chisaki. #KD2#
Stepanovich lands a big right hand that sends Chisaki crashing to the mat! Stepanovich stays standing though and waves Chisaki back to his feet!
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chisaki.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisaki moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisaki throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Chisaki.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Chisaki off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chisaki wants to clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chisaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.

Stepanovich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chisaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Chisaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Chisaki blocks it. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Chisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chisaki throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Stepanovich tenderised Chisaki's leg. Chisaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich is looking to slow Chisaki down with leg kicks.
Chisaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Chisaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanovich defends well and Chisaki ends up having to push Stepanovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chisaki at a distance.
A punch combination from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich tests Chisaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chisaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well. He's pushed Chisaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chisaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chisaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chisaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Chisaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chisaki's head but Chisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chisaki misses with a straight right.
Chisaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chisaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chisaki misses with a straight right. #CL#
Chisaki has managed to clinch.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Chisaki scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stepanovich blocks a body shot from Chisaki.
Chisaki lands a shoulder strike.
Chisaki fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Kai Chisaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chisaki wants a takedown.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich can't break the clinch.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Chisaki has double underhooks.
Chisaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chisaki prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chisaki tries to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chisaki tries to clinch there but Stepanovich circles away.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Chisaki avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chisaki lands the left hand.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Chisaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chisaki misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Chisaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Chisaki tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chisaki lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: IFC Thursday Throwdown 13/10
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
Varga has his takedown stuffed
and Benyam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Varga shoots and misses
and Benyam counters with a straight right hand.
Varga shoots and misses #KD#
and Benyam counters with a nice right hand that sends Varga toppling to the canvas! Varga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Benyam finish him?!#ROC#Varga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Juan Varga has been cut.
Varga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Einku Benyam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Varga.
Varga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benyam counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einku Benyam!
After winning the bout, Einku Benyam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 40: Jiminez vs Saneuji
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Real moves to clinch but Vale Queiroz breaks away
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a cross.
Vale Queiroz keeps the fight on the outside.
Vale Queiroz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vale Queiroz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Real paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Real tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vale Queiroz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Real darts in trying to clinch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Real wants to clinch up but Vale Queiroz keeps it at a distance.
Vale Queiroz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body kick.
Real looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Real tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Real slips the punch.#T1#
Real wants to clinch up but Vale Queiroz keeps it at a distance.
Vale Queiroz walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Real misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vale Queiroz misses.
Real swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vale Queiroz counters with a stiff right hand.
Real uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vale Queiroz.
Maw Real seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Real fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vale Queiroz, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Real uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Real's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Real.
A head punch on the inside from Real fails to land.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Real's ribcage. Real let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Real swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Real doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Real prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Real tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Real fails to land.
Real misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Real has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Real tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reals head.
Real working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Real fails to land.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Real blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Real throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Real working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Real is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Real blocks it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Real tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Real.
Real blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Real misses with a hook from the clinch.
Real lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vale Queiroz or not.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Real backwards.
Come on Real - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Real lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Real blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Real.
A bit of stalling here from Real.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Real blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Real misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Real taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Vale Queiroz gets through Real's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Real is stalling here.
Real misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Real blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Real has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Real swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Real tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vale Queiroz lands with an overhand left.
Vale Queiroz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot.
Real lands with a straight right. Vale Queiroz didn't see that one coming.
Vale Queiroz misses with a looping right.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch but Vale Queiroz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz digs a good hook to Real's body.
Real on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
Real throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Real throws a sloppy body shot
and Vale Queiroz counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Real moves into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz cracks Real with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Real avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Real has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Real.
Real working aggressively here.
Real tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Real taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Real uses good head movement to avoid it.
Real misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Real controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Real scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Real fails to land.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Real avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Real uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Real blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Real.
Vale Queiroz gets through Real's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Real on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Real.
A right hand to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz presses Real against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Real's head.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz cracks Real with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Real tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Vale Queiroz works on Real's body with a couple of short punches.
Real takes a shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.#ROC2#Real is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Real is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Real trying to stall but Vale Queiroz improves his position.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Real and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz throws a big uppercut that drops Real! More strikes from Vale Queiroz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Real lies dazed against the cage as Vale Queiroz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
A victorious Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C133: Magnus vs. Panda
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Cucumber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cucumber has time to react.
Pandens misses with a right hand
and Cucumber counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Cucumber.
Cucumber avoids the head kick by Pandens.
Pandens throws a jab but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Some bone on bone action there as Pandens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Pandens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cucumber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandens's head backwards.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandens throws a series of punches but Cucumber moves out of range.
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber lands with a shot to the body.
Cucumber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandens.#T1#
Pandens looks to throw the jab but Cucumber is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cucumber! But no joy.
Pandens misses with a hook
and Cucumber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandens.
Cucumber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cucumber lands with a shot to the body.
Pandens throws a body punch but Cucumber moves out of range.
Pandens throws a lazy head kick
and Cucumber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cucumber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cucumber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pandens.
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cucumber moves away.
Nice defenses there by Cucumber.
As Pandens backs off Cucumber throws a huge counter combo but Pandens manages to avoid it all.
Cucumber misses with an uppercut
and Pandens counters with an inside leg kick.
Cucumber lands a really nice looking cross but Pandens seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandens misses with a low kick as Cucumber jumps back.#T2##KD#
Pandens drops Cucumber with a beautiful combination! Cucumber stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pandens is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cucumber is rocked!
Pandens flashes Cucumber a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Cucumber's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Cucumber crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pandens punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

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

Event: Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Njagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuruvila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuruvila misses the target.
Njagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Kuruvila's head coaches at Anytime Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph Kuruvila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuruvila but Kuruvila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuruvila is looking to counter punch.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuruvila tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuruvila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuruvila throwing a counter right hand but Njagi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuruvila's waist but Kuruvila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Njagi off to one side. #T1##TD2#
Njagi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuruvila quickly recovers to half guard.
Njagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi prevents Kuruvila from standing back up. #SUB2#
Njagi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuruvila is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abasi Njagi!

Event: Nfld FN 21
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1#
Kiloe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiloe scores with a body shot.
Kiloe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Pete Kiloe has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Kiloe. Those never looked like landing.
Kiloe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chisaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiloe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chisaki connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chisaki drives through and clinches with Kiloe against the cage.
Chisaki blocks a body shot from Kiloe. #TD#
Chisaki has hold of one of Kiloe's legs. Kiloe is fighting the takedown attempt but Chisaki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kiloe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chisaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Kiloe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chisaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chisaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kiloe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chisaki defends it easily.#SUB2#
Chisaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiloe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chisaki has managed to get both his arms back between Kiloe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kiloe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chisaki has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Chisaki is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Chisaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiloe taking some punishment here, with Chisaki in his half guard. #SUB2#
Kiloe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chisaki lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Chisaki moves nicely into side control.
Chisaki scoring with punches from side control.
Chisaki trying to control the position but Kiloe is working away.
Kiloe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chisaki working the head and body with strikes.
Kiloe tries to improve position but can't.
Chisaki grinds an elbow into Kiloe's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiloe stops Chisaki from passing to mount.
Kiloe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chisaki lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kiloe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Kiloe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kiloe is looking to regain half guard here but Chisaki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Chisaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kiloe is looking to regain half guard here but Chisaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiloe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chisaki slows the pace down.
Kiloe is looking for a sweep.
Chisaki trying to control the action but Kiloe is working from the bottom.
Chisaki lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Kiloe tries to buck Chisaki off but Chisaki is having none of it.
Chisaki looks up at the clock and then as Kiloe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chisaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kiloe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kiloe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chisaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kiloe some visible discomfort.
Kiloe is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisaki looks up at the clock and then as Kiloe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chisaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chisaki is looking to take a break and control but Kiloe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiloe manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Chisaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Kiloe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chisaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chisaki swings for the body but Kiloe moves out of range.
Chisaki dives in and grabs Kiloe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiloe pushes down on Chisaki's head and hops out.
Kiloe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiloe misses with a body shot
enabling Chisaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiloe misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Kiloe lands a left and a right that sends Chisaki crashing to the canvas! Kiloe dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Chisaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Chisaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chisaki seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Kiloe stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chisaki dodges the punch combination from Kiloe. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chisaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Chisaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiloe sprawls well initially but Chisaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chisaki trying to pass the guard but Kiloe defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiloe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kiloe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chisaki defends it easily.
Kai Chisaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chisaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chisaki works over Kiloe with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Kiloe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chisaki stands up over Kiloe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kiloe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chisaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kiloe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chisaki defends well.
Kiloe is breathing heavily.#T2#
Chisaki advances to half guard. #SUB#
Chisaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chisaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiloe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kiloe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kiloe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chisaki pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kiloe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chisaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiloe defends it well. #T3#
Chisaki winds up and cracks Kiloe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chisaki 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. #SUB2#
Kiloe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chisaki working Kiloe over with strikes.
Kiloe is not content to let Chisaki control the position.#SUB2#
Kiloe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiloe is in trouble now - Chisaki has advanced to mount!
Chisaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chisaki lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Chisaki working for a guillotine from mount but Kiloe is in no mood to give up.
Kiloe is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Chisaki looking to control but Kiloe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Chisaki wants to finish this one by submission but Kiloe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chisaki.
Kiloe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Chisaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kiloe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiloe keeps trying to improve his position.
Chisaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiloe can do to turn this around?
Kiloe is squirming around, avoiding Chisaki's attempts to control the action.
Kiloe is in a horrible position here. Chisaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chisaki unloading with bombs!#ROC#Kiloe is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Chisaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Kiloe's cut.
That's time! Chisaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiloe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiloe is still on wobbly legs! Can Chisaki finish him?
Chisaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chisaki throwing a counter right hand but Kiloe manages to avoid it.
Kiloe seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a wild body shot.
Chisaki fails with the takedown
letting Kiloe counter with a right hand.
Chisaki lands a head shot.
Chisaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiloe sprawls well. He's pushed Chisaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chisaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiloe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pete Kiloe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe misses with a two punch combination.
Kiloe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chisaki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Chisaki!
A victorious Kai Chisaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pete Kiloe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: IFC Thursday Throwdown 22/09
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1#
Patryk doesn't manage to clinch there - Varga circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Patryk. No joy for Varga on that attempt. #TD2#
Patryk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Varga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Varga wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Varga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varga wants to sweep here but Patryk controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Varga looking for a guillotine here but Patryk defends easily.
Patryk postures up in Varga's guard and throws a big left but Varga blocks it. #SUB#
Varga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Varga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varga has control of Patryk's left arm, preventing Patryk from doing any damage.
Patryk throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Varga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Varga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Patryk is trying to keep Varga in close.
Varga preventing the sweep.
Patryk looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Varga trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Varga preventing the sweep.
Varga trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Varga is in close to Patryk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Varga wants to pass the guard but Patryk is keeping the position.
Patryk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patryk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Varga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Varga with a nice head shot there.
Varga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varga won't allow Patryk to get back to his feet.
Varga sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patryk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varga 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.#T4#
Varga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Varga advances to mount.
Varga with the ground and pound from mount.
Varga scoring with strikes but Patryk is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Varga raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.
Varga controlling from mount.
Varga lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Patryk! Varga sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Patryk and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Varga!
Juan Varga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BE Younick , into his post fight interview.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up! '.

Event: HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Amosov cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers pushes Amosov away with a front kick.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Amosov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers tries to clinch there but Amosov circles away.
Amosov moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers throws a series of punches but Amosov moves out of range.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head. #CUT#It looks like Zen Myers has been cut.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers slips under a jab.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Amosov.
Amosov loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Myers drives through and clinches with Amosov against the cage. #T1#
Myers stalls.
Myers pushes off an throws an elbow but Amosov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Amosov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myers moves out of range as Amosov strikes.
Amosov with a hook.
Myers defending well as Amosov loads up on a big left hand.
Myers staying out of range there.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amosov throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Amosov misses with a looping right.
Amosov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers tries to score with a low kick but Amosov moves his leg out of the way.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a low kick, right behind Amosov 's knee. #T2#
Amosov checks a leg kick.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Amosov is out of range.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Amosov throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amosov loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Myers slips a jab from Amosov.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers throws a leg kick but Amosov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
A nice side step and Myers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amosov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amosov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers blocks a jab.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amosov misses with a right hand
letting Myers counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Myers closes the distance and pushes Amosov back into the cage.
Amosov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Amosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers staying out of range there.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov connects with a looping right hand.
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head.
Amosov defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Amosov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Amosov gets tackled into the cage by Myers. Myers maintains the clinch. #BC#
Amosov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amosov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amosov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amosov misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amosov swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Myers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Amosov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amosov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Amosov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myers slips under a jab.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Amosov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Myers moves into range and clinches up with Amosov.
Myers has Amosov pressed against the cage.
Myers is looking to control Amosov's arms but Amosov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Amosov manages to break the clinch.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Amosov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers. #T1#
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with an outside leg kick.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amosov checks a leg kick.
A big left from Myers misses.
Amosov misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Myers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Myers blocks a jab.
Amosov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMyers.
Amosov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Amosov lands.
Myers slips under a jab from Amosov.
Myers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yaroslav Amosov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Amosov misses.
Amosov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Myers slips under a jab.
Amosov throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Myers tries to score with a low kick but Amosov moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Myers has closed the distance and engaged Amosov in a clinch.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers misses with a knee to the head.
Myers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myers throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Amosov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Myers defending well as Amosov loads up on a big left hand.
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Myers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amosov.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Amosov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Myers slips under a jab.
Amosov scores with a sloppy right hand. Myers should have avoided that one.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myers - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.#T4#
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amosov throws out the jab.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amosov drops his hands momentarily and Myers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Amosov misses.
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!
Amosov scores with a nice strike.
Amosov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myers in his tracks.
Myers slips a straight right by Amosov.
Amosov throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amosov.
Amosov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Amosov misses.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amosov.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers blocks a jab.
Amosov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Myers staying out of range there.
Amosov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amosov cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Myers tries a quick counter leg kick but Amosov is wise to it.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Myers slips a straight right by Amosov.
Myers feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Myers throws the left hand but Amosov avoids the punch easily.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
Amosov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Amosov off balance momentarily.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Amosov moves out of range easily.
Myers misses with a hook
and Amosov counters with a straight right hand.
Amosov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Amosov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Myers throws out a counter right but Amosov avoids it with no problem.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers. #T2#
Amosov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
Amosov lands with an uppercut that bounces Myers off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Myers.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
Amosov misses with a looping left.
Myers stuns Amosov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Amosov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Amosov.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Zen Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Amosov misses the jab.
Myers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Amosov defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Yaroslav Amosov's cut is getting worse.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Amosov scores with a decent looking hook.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amosov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Myers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Amosov scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov moves out of range of the leg kick from Myers.
Amosov checks a leg kick.
Amosov throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amosov misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
Myers misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Amosov down.
Amosov throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Amosov clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Myers is rocked!
Myers moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Myers slips under a jab from Amosov.#CL2#
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myers lands an elbow that stopped Amosov in his tracks for a moment.
Amosov avoids the elbow strike from Myers, against the cage.

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

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

Yaroslav Amosov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: C129: Kahn vs. Lohmus 2
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Cucumber slips the punch.
Zan lands a nice hook to Cucumber's body. Cucumber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Zan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Cucumber.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with some punches.
Cucumber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan gets through Cucumber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cucumber.
Cucumber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Cucumber to work.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Cucumber misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Cucumber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cucumber lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cucumber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zan is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cucumbers head.
Cucumber pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
Cucumber can't find room to land a body shot as Zan controls the action.
Cucumber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cucumber throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cucumber lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Cucumber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cucumber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Cucumber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cucumber can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cucumber tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Cucumber misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Cucumber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan lands a body punch.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan is working Cucumber over against the cage.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan pushes Cucumber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cucumber looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cucumber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan. #T4#
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Cucumber is rocked!
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Zan misses with some punches.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Cucumber misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cucumber seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber scores with a hook to the body.
Cucumber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cucumber throws a head punch that misses.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zan drops Cucumber with a naaaaasty hook - Cucumber is in real trouble here! Zan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Kuruvila throws out a powerful jab.
Yumashev throws a big shot that misses.
Kuruvila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuruvila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut
and Kuruvila counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuruvila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuruvila misses with a low kick.
Kuruvila defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuruvila.
Kuruvila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuruvila is looking to chop away at Yumashev's legs.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev lands a right hook to the body.
Kuruvila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph Kuruvila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev misses with a looping right.
Yumashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuruvila counters with a nice body kick.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuruvila.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuruvila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuruvila uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kuruvila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kuruvila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yumashev.
Kuruvila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yumashev.
Kuruvila blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kuruvila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuruvila's head backwards.
Kuruvila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yumashev is out of range.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yumashev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuruvila's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yumashev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuruvila moves out of range as Yumashev strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuruvila misses the target.#CL2#
Yumashev clinches up with Kuruvila and pushes him back against the cage.
Yumashev tries to work over Kuruvila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yumashev taking a breather. #T3##BC#
Kuruvila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yumashev moves into the clinch successfully.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kuruvila.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Kuruvila. #BC#
Kuruvila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuruvila defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kuruvila forces Yumashev back against the cage and clinches.
Kuruvila is trying to break free.
Kuruvila tries to circle away but Yumashev has him pinned against the cage.
Kuruvila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kuruvila breaks from the clinch.
Kuruvila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Kuruvila's shoulder, as Kuruvila tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuruvila's hands.
Kuruvila scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Yumashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuruvila.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kuruvila.
Yumashev scores with a nice right hand.
Kuruvila looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Kuruvila avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
It looked like Kuruvila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuruvila throws a jab when Yumashev was well out of range.
Kuruvila looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Kuruvila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuruvila looks for the body kick but Yumashev saw that one coming.
Kuruvila wants to clinch up but Yumashev keeps it at a distance.
Yumashev shoots in for a takedown but Kuruvila shows good takedown defense.
Kuruvila avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Filip Yumashev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kuruvila throws a body kick that misses
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev moves out of range of the body kick from Kuruvila.
Yumashev cracks Kuruvila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yumashev cracks Kuruvila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuruvila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Kuruvila moves out of range. #CL2#
Yumashev pushes Kuruvila up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuruvila blocking some punches.
Kuruvila digs a right hand underneath Yumashev's ribcage. Yumashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuruvila wants to break free but Yumashev has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuruvila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuruvila lands a left hand.
Kuruvila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuruvila is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumashev has double underhooks. #T1#
Yumashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Kuruvila avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Kuruvila blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuruvila.
Yumashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuruvila up against the cage.
Yumashev works on Kuruvila's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuruvila is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev is controlling him.
Yumashev has Kuruvila pressed against the cage, preventing Kuruvila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuruvila tries a body shot but Yumashev blocks it.
Kuruvila wants to stall.
Kuruvila wants to stall. #T2#
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yumashev.
Kuruvila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuruvila looking to stall.
Kuruvila trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position.
Yumashev tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuruvila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuruvila lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuruvila.
Kuruvila leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yumashev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yumashev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kuruvila blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kuruvila is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Yumashev.
Kuruvila wants to break free but Yumashev has control.
Kuruvila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Kuruvila.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kuruvila manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumashev. Kuruvila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut
and Kuruvila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuruvila slips under a jab from Yumashev.
Kuruvila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yumashev throws a lazy right hand but Kuruvila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuruvila is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Yumashev takes a swing at Kuruvila's ribcage but misses.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuruvila lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
As Yumashev backs away, Kuruvila returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Yumashev clinches with his opponent.
Yumashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuruvila backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuruvila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev has Kuruvila pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuruvila's elbow.
Yumashev tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuruvila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kuruvila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Kuruvila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Kuruvila. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Yumashev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev connects with a nice looking jab.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuruvila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuruvila misses the target.
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
Yumashev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuruvila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Yumashev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuruvila holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuruvila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuruvila.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.#T1#
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuruvila fails to land.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.#BC#
Kuruvila breaks from the clinch.
Kuruvila misses with a hook.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Kuruvila's shoulder, as Kuruvila tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev throws a hook but Kuruvila blocks it.
Kuruvila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yumashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuruvila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuruvila.
Yumashev checks a leg kick.
Yumashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuruvila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yumashev throws a hook but Kuruvila blocks it.
Kuruvila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuruvila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yumashevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuruvila throws the kick towards the body but Yumashev avoids it.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a right hand #CL#
and Kuruvila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuruvila misses with the head strike.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Kuruvila misses with the head strike.
Kuruvila tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Kuruvila back against the cage.
Kuruvila can't break the clinch.
Kuruvila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuruvila's efforts to push away.
Joseph Kuruvila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yumashev has Kuruvila pressed against the cage, preventing Kuruvila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Kuruvila pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Kuruvila breaks from the clinch.
Yumashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuruvila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuruvila jabs at Yumashev's body.#T4#
Kuruvila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Yumashev does no damage.
Jab from Kuruvila.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Yumashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Kuruvila saw that one coming.
Kuruvila throws a quick counter head kick but Yumashev was just out of range.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev throws the left hand but Kuruvila avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Kuruvila saw that one coming.
Kuruvila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Kuruvila is rocked!
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuruvila.
Oh Kuruvila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yumashev stuns Kuruvila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yumashev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kuruvila falls backwards - clearly groggy! Yumashev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!

Event: HFC 32: Ivanovic vs Greene
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1##TD#
Block scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Block misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chai dodges the ground and pound from Block.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Block.
Block throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chai 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.
Block is looking to take a break and control but Chai 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.
Block sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Chai regains half guard.
Block landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Block missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Block thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Block scores with a couple of nice shots.
Block is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Block moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Block lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chai down.
Block 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.
Block is putting a hurting on Chai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Block.
Block connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chai some visible discomfort.
Block tries to score with some ground and pound. Chai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Block trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Block working the ground and pound.
Block misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Block working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Block are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Block cracks Chai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Block wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai defending against the ground and pound.
Block fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Block wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
An elbow from Block crashes against the mat.
Block wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to control Block's posture but Block avoids it. #T4#
Chai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Block is staying active.
Chai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Block gets to mount! Chai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Block looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Block throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chai because Block loaded up on that one.
Block cracks Chai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Block dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Block scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chai tries to roll over but Block keeps him under control.
Gen Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Block throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Block has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Block is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Block connects with a couple of short punches.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Block accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Block scoring with punches to the head and body.
Block loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Block is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Block is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Block is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Block wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Block is working Chai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Block missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Block 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.
Block lands a couple of elbows.
Chai has momentary wrist control but Block slips an elbow through the middle.
Block throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai is trying to control the position but Block postures up.
Block trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Block pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Block tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Block is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Block working the head and body with strikes.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Block in his half guard.
Block seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Block is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Block is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Block not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Block throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Block is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Block is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Block trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Block tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Block dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Block decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Block is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Block scores with a couple of nice shots.
Block is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chai has hold of Block's hands but Block slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Block seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Block sits in half guard.
Block working Chai over with strikes.
Block is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Block winds up and cracks Chai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Block missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Block not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Block is very close to passing his half guard.
Block throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Block throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Block is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Block.
Block is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Block controlling the pace.
Block throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Block.
Block is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Block shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.#T3##TD#
Block shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Block distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Block throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block throwing strikes but missing.
Block postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Block postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Block postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #T4#
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Block feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Block changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Block seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Block showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Block, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Gen Block!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Gen Block!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Gen Block!

Gen Block wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gen Block waved his t-shirt featuring BE Younick 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cucumber has Zan up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cucumber fails to land. #BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cucumber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Cucumber drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan digs a good body shot into Cucumber's ribs.#CL#
Cucumber drives through and clinches with Zan against the cage.
Zan presses Cucumber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cucumber controls his hands.
Zan avoiding damage as Cucumber throws knees to the body.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cucumber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Cucumber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cucumber.
I was talking to Cucumber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan slips a straight right by Cucumber.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Cucumber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Cucumber there.
Zan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cucumber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cucumber rushes Zan and presses him up against the cage.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cucumber or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cucumber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan tries a body shot but Cucumber blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cucumber tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Cucumber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zan lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cucumber.
Zan working aggressively here.
Cucumber just leaning against Zan, taking a breather.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Cucumber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zan up against the cage.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan. #BC#
Cucumber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cucumber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cucumber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#CL#
Cucumber darts in and clinches Zan up against the cage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan tries a body shot but Cucumber blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Cucumber.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Cucumber.
Cucumber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards. #BC#
Cucumber breaks from the clinch.
Cucumber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cucumber misses with a straight left.
Zan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Cucumber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cucumber scores with a body shot.
Cucumber tries to close the distance and clinch but Zan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cucumber.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Cucumber moves away and avoids it.
Cucumber with a nice cross.#CL#
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Zan.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Cucumber avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
Zan lands a body punch.
Cucumber tries to pull guard but Zan won't allow it.
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan pushes Cucumber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Cucumber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Cucumber has closed the distance and engaged Zan in a clinch.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cucumber controls his hands.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cucumber.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Cucumber scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cucumber or not.
A hook to the body from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zan checks a low kick from Cucumber.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
Cucumber slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Cucumber counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cucumber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Cucumber scores with a four punch combination!
Cucumber is looking to clinch.
Cucumber misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cucumber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cucumber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Cucumber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Cucumber is looking to counter punch.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Cucumber darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Zan pushes Cucumber up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cucumber.
Cucumber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Cucumber lands with a left to the head.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Cucumber.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cucumber looking to stall.
A short right from Cucumber on the inside.
Cucumber lands a right hand.
Cucumber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Zan digs a right hand into Cucumber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cucumber's gas tank.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cucumber scores with a shoulder strike.
Cucumber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cucumber connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Cucumber trying to stall but Zan improves his position.
Cucumber blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Cucumber prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cucumber controls his hands.
Cucumber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Cucumber misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position.
Zan misses with some punches.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cucumber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cucumber swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber misses with a hook
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Cucumber tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan throws a hook but Cucumber blocks it.
Good leg kick by Cucumber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cucumber throws a low kick but Zan avoids it.
Cucumber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cucumber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zan lands a head shot.
Cucumber slips under a jab from Zan.
Cucumber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zan takes a swing at Cucumber's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cucumber pushes Zan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cucumber lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cucumber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tan Zan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cucumber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Cucumber moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Cucumber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cucumber looking to slow down the pace here.
Cucumber tries to stall but Zan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with a looping right.
Zan cracks Cucumber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Cucumber is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cucumber misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cucumber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Cucumber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cucumber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cucumber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Cucumber misses with a wild combination.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Cucumber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cucumber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cucumber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zan.
Cucumber moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cucumber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cucumber tries a knee to the head but Zan blocks it.
Zan cracks Cucumber with a nice body shot.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan lands a left hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cucumber is trying to stall.
Cucumber throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan blocking some punches.
Cucumber is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cucumber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cucumber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cucumber misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zan as Cucumber tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Cucumber is rocked!
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zan gets through Cucumber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Cucumber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Cucumber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber seems to have got his legs back now.
Cucumber stalling in the clinch.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Cucumber controls the action.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Cucumber prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Cucumber controls the action. #T4#
Cucumber misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Cucumber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cucumber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zan up against the cage.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Cucumber lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Cucumber prevents a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber lands a left hand.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Cucumber lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Cucumber blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Chisaki.
Chisaki dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Chisaki.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chisaki.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Chisaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chisaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chisaki throws a right and a left that Shima avoids nicely.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chisaki.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chisaki misses the jab.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Chisaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chisaki throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
Chisaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima defending well as Chisaki loads up on a big left hand.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chisaki throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Shima.#T1#
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Chisaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima letting Chisaki take a breather here.
Chisaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Chisaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chisaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Chisaki avoiding damage.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Chisaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chisaki misses with a body punch.
Chisaki content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Chisaki manages to break the clinch.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chisaki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisaki stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Chisaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Chisaki feints and as Shima raises his hands in defense, Chisaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chisaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Chisaki from controlling successfully.
Shima wants to stand up but Chisaki is controlling him.
Shima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaki.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chisaki is one step ahead there.
Shima controlling Chisaki's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chisaki throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chisaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chisaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chisaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Chisaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shima misses with a double jab
enabling Chisaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Chisaki pushes him off.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Chisaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chisaki is out of range and Shima settles back down.
Chisaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chisaki! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Chisaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Chisaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima defending well as Chisaki loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Chisaki.
Kai Chisaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisaki throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima throws a leg kick but Chisaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chisaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Shima has Chisaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chisaki misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisaki.
Chisaki avoiding damage.
Chisaki is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Chisaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chisaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chisaki taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chisaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Chisaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima blocks a jab.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima throws a leg kick but Chisaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chisaki sizes up Shima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Shima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chisaki doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Chisaki. Those never looked like landing.
Shima tries to clinch there but Chisaki circles away.
Chisaki is looking for the big counter here.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisaki lands the left hand.
Chisaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Shima avoids the body shot from Chisaki.
Chisaki lands with a good body shot.
Chisaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Chisaki pushes him off.
Chisaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a left and a right that stings Chisaki. #TD#
Shima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shima lands in his opponent's guard.
Chisaki managing to control the position.
Chisaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Chisaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Shima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shima prevents Chisaki from improving his position.
Chisaki trying to hold on to Shima's head to control him but Shima postures up.
Shima controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chisaki is staying active underneath Shima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Chisaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chisaki misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chisaki up against the cage.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisaki can't break the clinch. #T1#
Chisaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimas head.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chisaki up against the cage.
Chisaki wants to stall.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Chisaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chisaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Chisaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima wants to clinch.
Shima moves out of range as Chisaki strikes.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chisaki.
Chisaki scores with a jab to the head.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chisaki.
Chisaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Chisaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chisaki scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Shima to work. #BC2#
Chisaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chisaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chisaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima wants to clinch up but Chisaki keeps it at a distance.
Chisaki connects with a jab.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Shima there.#T4#
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima tries to clinch up but Chisaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Chisaki cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chisaki loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Shima looks to land a combination but Chisaki avoids it well.
Chisaki connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisaki lands with an overhand left.
Chisaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chisaki momentarily.
Chisaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chisaki throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Chisaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Chisaki. That snapped Shima's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Chisaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chisaki 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Chisaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kai Chisaki thanked BE Younick for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Ahmed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahmed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza lands a leg kick that knocks Ahmed off balance momentarily.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonza counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahmed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Captain Gonza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaleel Ahmed.
Nice shot by Gonza.#T1#
Gonza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonza connects with a jab.
Gonza throws out a powerful jab.
Gonza cracks Ahmed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonza cracks Ahmed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonza misses with a straight left.
Gonza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonza scores with a nice strike.
Gonza lands a jab to Ahmed's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza lands a jab to Ahmed's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Gonza. No joy for Ahmed on that attempt.
Gonza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonza, as that shot connected. #T2#
Gonza throws a nice looking combination but Ahmed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Gonza has Ahmed up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahmed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Gonza.
Ahmed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza pushes Ahmed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonza.
Gonza lands a left hand. #T3#
Gonza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza stops a takedown attempt from Ahmed.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza stops a takedown attempt from Ahmed.
Gonza lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gonza.
Gonza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gonza has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gonza lands with a right to the head.
Gonza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Gonza pushes Ahmed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza cracks Ahmed with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Gonza. #T4#
Gonza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Gonza manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonza.
Gonza cracks Ahmed with a nice body shot.
Ahmed looks winded!
Gonza lands a nice uppercut.
Gonza lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahmed takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonza.
Gonza scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonza works on Ahmed's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Gonza - that landed with a thud.
Gonza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Gonza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza dominated that round.
That's time! Gonza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gonza misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmed can do to turn this around?
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Gonza.
Gonza looks to land a left hand but Ahmed moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Gonza. #CL#
Gonza closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Ahmed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gonza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonza pushes Ahmed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Ahmed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahmed is breathing heavily.
Gonza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Gonza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonza scores with a hook to the body.
Gonza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonza lands a right hand.
Gonza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Gonza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonza lands a body punch.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Ahmed takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza lands an uppercut.
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Gonza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonza. #ROC#Ahmed is rocked!
Ahmed can't get the takedown.
Captain Gonza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaleel Ahmed.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Ahmed is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonza finish him?
Ahmed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ahmed seems to have recovered his senses.
Captain Gonza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonza is leaning against Ahmed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gonza.
Gonza is leaning against Ahmed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Gonza - that landed with a thud.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gonza.
Gonza working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Gonza lands with a left to the head.
Gonza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonza lands a big right hand that drops Ahmed! The killer instinct kicks in and Gonza finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gonza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza very nearly forgot to thank © Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022

#R1#
Nuorempi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Real on the side of the head.
Real connects with a jab.
Nuorempi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Real.
Real looks to throw the jab but Nuorempi is out of range.
Nuorempi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuorempi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nuorempi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Real swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Nuorempi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Real!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuorempi taking a breather here.
Real is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nuorempi is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Nuorempi stalls from top position.#T1#
Real wants to get back to his feet but Nuorempi drags him back down.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nuorempi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Real knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nuorempi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Real has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nuorempi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Real can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nuorempi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuorempi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Nuorempi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nuorempi is trying to get an arm triangle but Real is defending well.
Real really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuorempi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Real being controlled for a moment.
Nuorempi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4##SUB#
Nuorempi has control of Real's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Real regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Nuorempi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Real because Nuorempi loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Nuorempi wants to finish this one by submission but Real is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants to control the pace but Real is squirming around nicely.
Nuorempi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Real is holding on tight.
Nuorempi controlling the position easily from mount.
Nuorempi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T6#
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Nuorempi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Nuorempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Suutari Nuorempi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Cucumber catches Krawlee right on the button with a cross.
Cucumber connects with a right hand. Krawlee shakes it off.
Krawlee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krawlee wants to clinch up but Cucumber keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cucumber pushes Krawlee up against the cage in a clinch.
Cucumber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krawlee is working for takedown but Cucumber is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Cucumber breaks from the clinch.
Cucumber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krawlee. Cucumber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krawlee scores with a body shot.
Cucumber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cucumber misses with a body shot.
The Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Krawlee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cucumber tries to buck Krawlee off but Krawlee is having none of it.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cucumber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Cucumber tries to escape but Krawlee is in control.
Cucumber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krawlee's best efforts.#SUB2#
Cucumber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily.
Krawlee works his way into full mount!
Krawlee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cucumber is holding on tight.
Cucumber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cucumber tries to lock up and control but Krawlee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cucumber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cucumber tries to buck Krawlee off but he can't manage it.
Cucumber tries to reverse the position but Krawlee maintains control.
Krawlee looking to take Cucumber's back but Cucumber rolls and after a scramble, Cucumber ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Cucumber to escape a tricky position.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving. #T3#
Krawlee seems keen to control Cucumber's posture.
Cucumber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses.
Cucumber looking to pass the guard.
Cucumber postures up in Krawlee's guard and throws a big left but Krawlee blocks it.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cucumber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cucumber trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cucumber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cucumber trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Cucumber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krawlee slips a jab from Cucumber.
Cucumber lands a body shot.
Krawlee has a takedown stuffed.
Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cucumber.#CL2#
Cucumber gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cucumber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cucumber tries to stall but Krawlee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cucumber is pressed up against the cage. Krawlee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cucumber down to the mat. Cucumber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cucumber throws a hook but Krawlee blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krawlee is defended easily by Cucumber.
Cucumber feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. 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.#CL#
Krawlee moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cucumber.
Krawlee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cucumber pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Cucumber working aggressively here. #TD#
Krawlee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krawlee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cucumber is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
Cucumber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cucumber.
Krawlee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cucumber's guard.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Cucumber is defending well.
Cucumber is looking to control Krawlee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cucumber avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Cucumber is defending well. #SUB#
Krawlee is working for a submission of some sort.
Cucumber is in trouble now - Krawlee has advanced to mount!
Cucumber squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cucumber is working to get back to half guard.
Krawlee wants to take Cucumber's back here but Cucumber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Cucumber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krawlee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cucumber is holding on tight.
Cucumber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krawlee is looking to work his way around to Cucumber's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cucumber is trying to escape the mount.
Krawlee wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cucumber manages to regain half guard.
Cucumber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Cucumber kicks Krawlee off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Cucumber.
Krawlee tries to clinch but Cucumber is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cucumber misses the target.
Krawlee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cucumber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Cucumber's head but Cucumber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cucumber thumps Krawlee with a low kick.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Cucumber.
Cucumber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cucumber slips a jab from Krawlee.
Cucumber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krawlee has time to react.
Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cucumber.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cucumber sprawls and moves away.
Cucumber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cucumber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Krawlee gets tackled into the cage by Cucumber. Cucumber maintains the clinch.
Cucumber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krawlee can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Cucumber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt - Cucumber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cucumber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cucumber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krawlee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cucumber lands with a shot to the body.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cucumber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cucumber with the inside leg kick.
Krawlee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cucumber. #CL2#
Cucumber forces Krawlee back against the cage and clinches.
Krawlee has Cucumber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cucumber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawlee wants a takedown. #TD#
Krawlee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cucumber regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee won't allow Cucumber to sweep him here. #T1#
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cucumber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee is fighting to break Cucumber's control of his arms but Cucumber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krawlee advances to half guard.
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Cucumber defends it.
Cucumber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cucumber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kree P Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cucumber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cucumber is retaining full guard.
Cucumber controlling Krawlee's posture.
Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Cucumber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cucumber is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cucumber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cucumber scores with a jab. Krawlee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cucumber lands a jab.
Cucumber misses the jab.
Krawlee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cucumber finds it's way round the side to connect with Krawlee's head.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Cucumber moves out of range.
Cucumber lands a jab to the nose.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Cucumber.#CL#
Krawlee moves into range and clinches up with Cucumber.
Cucumber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krawlee.
Krawlee is trying to drag Cucumber to the mat but Cucumber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cucumber is pressed up against the cage. Krawlee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cucumber down to the mat. Cucumber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
A good leg kick by Cucumber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cucumber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krawlee's sensitive parts.
Cucumber lands a really nice looking cross but Krawlee seems unphased.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Cucumber.
Cucumber takes a swing at Krawlee's ribcage but misses.
Cucumber throws a series of punches but Krawlee avoids them all with ease.
Krawlee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krawlee there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Krawlee instigates a clinch.
Krawlee wants a takedown.
Krawlee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cucumber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cucumber gets underhooks to prevent Krawlee's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krawlee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cucumber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cucumber stalls.
Cucumber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Cucumber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cucumber 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Cucumber!
The Cucumber thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch.
Yarmalenko is working Varga over against the cage.
Yarmalenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yarmalenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varga takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Varga prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko slows down the pace here.
Varga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Juan Varga has been cut.
Varga looking for a takedown.
Yarmalenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Varga backwards. #ROC#Varga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarmalenko finish him?
Yarmalenko digs a right hand into Varga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varga's gas tank.
Varga looks winded!
Yarmalenko lands a big knee! That's hurt Varga! Oh, he's all over the place! Yarmalenko lands another knee that sends Varga to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko retains his heavyweight title!

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