Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Boytsov.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Boytsov misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it. #T1##SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Butcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
Boytsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Butcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Butcher is defending it quite comfortably.
Butcher has his hands clasped together around Boytsov's back. He's all about the action.
Boytsov trying to control from Butcher's half guard. Butcher has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov looking to sit in guard and control but Butcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Boytsov.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boytsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boytsov is trying to keep Butcher in close. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boytsov controlling Butcher's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Butcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Boytsov. Boytsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boytsov moves away.
Butcher throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butcher sprawls well. Butcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boytsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boytsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Butcher misses with a straight left. #T1#
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Boytsov misses with a straight left.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boytsov avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boytsov attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.
Butcher moves forwards but Boytsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boytsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Boytsov.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Boytsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Boytsov looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Butcher.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boytsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Boytsov.
Butcher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boytsov is defended easily by Butcher.
Butcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Boytsov misses with a wild combination.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
Boytsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Butcher off the cage and back into range.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Dmitry Boytsov is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Boytsov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Butcher working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Boytsov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butcher dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butcher is aware though and is defending well.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Boytsov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butcher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boytsov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Butcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Butcher prevents Boytsov from improving his position.
Boytsov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butcher's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Butcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Butcher.#TD#
Boytsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boytsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boytsov's guard! Nice work there by Butcher! #SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Butcher defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Boytsov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butcher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boytsov.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Butcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butcher pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to control but Butcher is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boytsov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Butcher defends it easily.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but instead Butcher has moved into half guard.
Boytsov moves into full guard.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB#
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Butcher defends easily.
Dmitry Boytsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Butcher defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butcher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Boytsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boytsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Boytsov!
Our winner, Dmitry Boytsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Denver
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Jab by Stukov.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Randriamaholison.
It looked like Randriamaholison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Randriamaholison moves away and avoids it.
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab, jab by Randriamaholison - just one landing.
A cross from Stukov lands.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Randriamaholison saw that one coming.
Stukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison staying out of range there.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Stukov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randriamaholison doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randriamaholison moves out of range as Stukov throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Randriamaholison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Randriamaholison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Stukov.
Stukov lands a body shot.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Randriamaholison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Randriamaholison takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Stukov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Stukov throws a nice looking combination but Randriamaholison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randriamaholison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Randriamaholison.#CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Randriamaholison avoids the head kick by Stukov.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Randriamaholisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov throws a leg kick
and Randriamaholison counters with a leg kick.
Stukov misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randriamaholison finish him?!
Randriamaholison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Randriamaholison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov wants to slow Randriamaholison down by chopping away at his legs.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Randriamaholison counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stukov! Randriamaholison lets Stukov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Randriamaholison counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Stukov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
Our winner, Boniface Randriamaholison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Leite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Ãlves Leite lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the body kick.
Ãlves Leite tests Tryastsyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tryastsyn walks into a left hand.
Ãlves Leite misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tryastsyn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ãlves Leite 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.
Ãlves Leite regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes from guard but Ãlves Leite blocks nicely.
Ãlves Leite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ãlves Leite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ãlves Leite has momentary wrist control but Tryastsyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Ãlves Leite is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn 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.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ãlves Leite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ãlves Leite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn landing some decent shots from guard.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tryastsyn working some strikes from top position.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Ãlves Leite wants to sweep here but Tryastsyn controlling him for the moment.
Tryastsyn cracks Ãlves Leite with a solid left hand.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Ãlves Leite keeps moving.
Ãlves Leite has Tryastsyn pulled in close to control his posture.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ãlves Leite is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryastsyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ãlves Leite is retaining full guard.
Ãlves Leite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tryastsyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tryastsyn throws a strike but Ãlves Leite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Tryastsyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ãlves Leite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tryastsyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ãlves Leite passes into half guard. #T4#
Tryastsyn is looking to control Ãlves Leite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tryastsyn avoid being mounted?
Tryastsyn is looking to improve his position.
Ãlves Leite is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Ãlves Leite postures up.
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 Eugeniy Tryastsyn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tryastsyn dives in and grabs Ãlves Leite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ãlves Leite pushes down on Tryastsyn's head and hops out.
Tryastsyn avoids a kick to the body.
Ãlves Leite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ãlves Leite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tryastsyn.
Ãlves Leite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ãlves Leite lands a nice looking body kick.
Ãlves Leite throws a push kick but Tryastsyn slaps the foot to one side.
Ãlves Leite fakes the leg kick and cracks Tryastsyn in the body.
Ãlves Leite misses with a body kick.
Ãlves Leite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ãlves Leite looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ãlves Leite misses with a body kick.
Ãlves Leite lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Ãlves Leite does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ãlves Leite with a hook.
Ãlves Leite throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ãlves Leite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ãlves Leite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ãlves Leite looks to throw a body kick
and Tryastsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ãlves Leite scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Ãlves Leite.
A shot to the liver by Ãlves Leite. Beautiful body shot.
Ãlves Leite looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Tryastsyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ãlves Leite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saulo Ãlves Leite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ãlves Leite misses with a kick to the body.
Ãlves Leite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tryastsyn missing with a left hand there. Ãlves Leite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ãlves Leite looks to land a body kick but Tryastsyn moved away.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ãlves Leite throws the kick towards the body but Tryastsyn avoids it.
Tryastsyn attempts a counter takedown but Ãlves Leite avoids it well and moves away.
Ãlves Leite tests Tryastsyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ãlves Leite keeps Tryastsyn at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ãlves Leite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ãlves Leite - that will leave a mark!
Ãlves Leite scores with a nice head shot.
Ãlves Leite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ãlves Leite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left lands for Ãlves Leite.
A shot to the liver by Ãlves Leite. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ãlves Leite.
Tryastsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ãlves Leite misses with a double jab.
Tryastsyn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ãlves Leite sprawls and moves away.
Ãlves Leite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ãlves Leite misses with a body kick.
Tryastsyn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tryastsyn slips a straight right by Ãlves Leite.
Tryastsyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ãlves Leite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ãlves Leite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Tryastsyn misses the target.
Tryastsyn slips under a jab from Ãlves Leite.#T3##CL2#
Ãlves Leite clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tryastsyn breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ãlves Leite.
Tryastsyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ãlves Leite looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Ãlves Leite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tryastsyn misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ãlves Leite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tryastsyn, pushing him back against the cage.
Ãlves Leite prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ãlves Leite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ãlves Leite lands with a light punch inside.
Ãlves Leite missing with knees to the body.
Tryastsyn managing to block the knees to the body from Ãlves Leite.
Tryastsyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ãlves Leite cracks Tryastsyn with a nice body shot.
Ãlves Leite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tryastsyn backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ãlves Leite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ãlves Leite lands a nice elbow.
Tryastsyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ãlves Leite digs a right hand underneath Tryastsyn's ribcage. Tryastsyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ãlves Leite pushes Tryastsyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ãlves Leite lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Tryastsyn is rocked!
Tryastsyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Tryastsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ãlves Leite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tryastsyn with a big uppercut! Tryastsyn tries to clinch up but Ãlves Leite pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tryastsyn to the mat! Tryastsyn covers up and Ãlves Leite unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saulo Ãlves Leite!
Saulo Ãlves Leite is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Saulo Ãlves Leite, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Nelson slips a jab from Bispen.
Nelson defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
A nice side step and Nelson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bispen slips a straight right by Nelson.
Bispen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Bispen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Bispen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Bispen blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Bispen lands a body punch.
Bispen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bispen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bispen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Bispen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson tries to work over Bispen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Bispen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bispen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Bispen throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Bispen throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is looking to clinch.
As Nelson looks to move away, Bispen throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Bispen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bispen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bispen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bispen defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Bispen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bispen lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Bispen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Bispen moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen. #T3#
Bispen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
A combination from Bispen does no damage.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bispen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Bispen swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bispen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bispen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Bispen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bispen.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Bispen leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bispen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson slips a jab from Bispen.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Nelson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bispen doesn't seem phased though.
Bispen throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
Nelson lands with a good body shot.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bispen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson tries a body shot but Bispen blocks it.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Pudd Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bispen tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Bispen back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Bispen.
Bispen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nelson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bispen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Bispen is working Nelson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bispen. #T1#
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Bispen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bispen.
Nelson jumps guard but Bispen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Bispen blocks a body shot from Nelson. #BC2#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Bispen throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Bispen lands a right hook to the body.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Nelson slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Bispen manages to break the clinch.
Bispen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson. #T2#
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bispen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivan Bispen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Bispen digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bispen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bispen scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Bispen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Bispen.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Bispen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Bispen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bispen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bispen throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Bispen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Bispen circles away.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Bispen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Bispen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Bispen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bispen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bispen misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bispen should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nelson tries to clinch but Bispen is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bispen. Bispen obviously looking to wear him down.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Bispen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson digs a right hand into Bispen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bispen's gas tank.
Bispen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bispen lands with a right to the head.
Bispen blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Bispen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bispen prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bispen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bispen misses with a left hand
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bispen throws a front kick aimed at Nelson's knee but Nelson avoids it well.
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Bispen misses with a low kick.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bispen takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bispen circles away.
Bispen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bispen 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.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bispen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson misses the jab.
Bispen tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson wants to clinch.
As Nelson looks to move away, Bispen throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.#T1#
Nelson scores with the left hand. Bispen knows he should have avoided that one.
Bispen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Bispen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bispen throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Nelson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Bispen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.#CL2#
Nelson pushes Bispen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bispen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bispen lands a body shot.
Bispen is stalling here.
Bispen lands a body punch.
Bispen pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bispen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bispen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bispen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Bispen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily. #T3##CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Bispen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Bispen. #BC#
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Bispen throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bispen misses the jab.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bispen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Bispen misses.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Nelson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bispen defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Bispen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson slips a straight right by Bispen.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bispen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bispen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson swings for the body but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bispen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Bispen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range. #CL2#
Nelson rushes Bispen and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson tries to clinch up
letting Bispen counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Bispen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bispen, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
It seemed like Chenevert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Chenevert shakes it off.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Krylov.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Krylov sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov slips under a jab from Chenevert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert with a jab.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert moves forwards but Krylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a shot to the body.
Chenevert misses the jab.
Chenevert tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Chenevert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Krylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chenevert throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Krylov avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert throws a low kick but Krylov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Chenevert closes the distance and clinches.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Krylov is blocking nicely.
Krylov is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.#T3#
Chenevert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert scores a nice knee to the body.
Krylov has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov can't break the clinch.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but Krylov blocks with his arms.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krylov avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
Chenevert is leaning against Krylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krylov wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Krylov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chenevert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position. #T4#
Krylov wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krylov managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert cracks Krylov with a nice body shot.
Krylov stalling.
Krylov is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chenevert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert has Krylov pressed against the cage, preventing Krylov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krylov managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
I was talking to Krylov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Krylov in the body.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Chenevert slips a jab and a cross from Krylov.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert misses the body punch
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chenevert.
Krylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Krylov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Chenevert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Krylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chenevert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Chenevert. #CL2#
Chenevert pushes Krylov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chenevert tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Chenevert lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert blocking some punches. #BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert tries to clinch
letting Krylov counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Krylov.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
Chenevert lands a right hand.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krylov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov tries to break free but Chenevert pushes him back against the cage.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
Krylov avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Chenevert.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chenevert cracks Krylov with a nice body shot.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Krylov blocks it.
Chenevert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chenevert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but Krylov blocks with his arms. #T3#
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krylov avoids it.
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Krylov avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chenevert with a knee to the head.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Krylov avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chenevert works on Krylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chenevert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Chenevert.
A left hand lands to the body for Chenevert.
Chenevert scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krylov tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position. #BC#
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Chenevert.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Krylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krylov.#CL2#
Chenevert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Chenevert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krylov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chenevert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krylov or not.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert lands with a left to the head.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Chenevert pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krylov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chenevert is leaning against Krylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Chenevert slips under a jab.#CL2#
Chenevert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krylov wants to break free but Chenevert has control. #BC#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Krylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Krylov moves away and avoids it.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert fails to land with a series of punches.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.#T1#
Krylov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Krylov.
Some wild striking there from Krylov.
Chenevert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Chenevert pushes Krylov away with a front kick.
Jab from Krylov.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Chenevert darts in and clinches Krylov up against the cage.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chenevert missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krylov.
A counter left hand to the body from Krylov misses its target.
Krylov slips under a jab from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a jab to the body
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Chenevert throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Chenevert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Krylov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chenevert.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chenevert.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Nice body punch from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Krylov is having none of it.
Chenevert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Chenevert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krylov momentarily.
Krylov swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Chenevert scores with a jab. Krylov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazaire Chenevert!
A very excited looking Nazaire Chenevert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UCF 80: Adunga Jr v Wilder
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Boytsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Skoog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.#TD#
Boytsov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skoog's guard.
Skoog trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
Skoog has Boytsov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Skoog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Skoog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skoog manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Skoog's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog is trying to keep Boytsov in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Skoog keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Skoog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skoog manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Skoog's guard.
Boytsov trying to control but Skoog is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skoog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skoog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skoog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boytsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skoog. #T2#
Skoog misses the jab.
Boytsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skoog was well out of range. Poor timing from Boytsov.
Boytsov shoots in for a double leg but Skoog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skoog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
Skoog tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skoog throws a series of punches but Boytsov avoids them all with ease.
Skoog looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well. #CL2#
Boytsov tries to keep at a distance but Skoog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skoog lands a body punch.
Boytsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skoog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skoog misses with some punches.
Boytsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Skoog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boytsov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Skoog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skoog scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Skoog misses with some punches. #TD#
Boytsov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skoog has control of Boytsov's left arm, preventing Boytsov from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skoog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boytsov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Boytsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoog trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Skoog pushes his legs off easily.
Skoog wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Skoog defends easily. #T4#
Skoog 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. #SUB#
Skoog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skoog has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Skoog from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boytsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoog controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boytsov misses with a hook.
Jimmy Skoog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boytsov sizes up Skoog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Skoog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boytsov looks to land a left hand but Skoog moved out of range nicely.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skoog as he jumps to the side.
Boytsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skoog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boytsov somewhat.
Skoog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boytsov.
Boytsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skoog lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skoog defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Skoog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boytsov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Boytsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skoog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boytsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skoog.
Skoog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boytsov.#TD#
Boytsov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skoog sprawls well initially but Boytsov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Skoog tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
Skoog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skoog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skoog wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skoog is keeping the position for now.
Skoog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skoog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skoog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skoog managing to control the position.
Boytsov trying to control but Skoog is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skoog holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Skoog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boytsov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Boytsov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Skoog doesn't defend quickly enough and Boytsov has managed to lock this one up! Can Skoog escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boytsov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dmitry Boytsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitry Boytsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1104 Chai vs Choke
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Rozhkov on that attempt.
Rozhkov throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Rozhkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Rozhkov is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Chai wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
Rozhkov is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai tries to roll over but Rozhkov keeps him under control.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Chai controlling the position well.
Rozhkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rozhkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chai because Rozhkov loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Rozhkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rozhkov dominating with strikes here.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but Chai recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Rozhkov 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.#SUB#
Rozhkov is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Rozhkov is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Rozhkov is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozhkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rozhkov seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rozhkov stalling.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov looks to land a strike but Chai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rozhkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rozhkov.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Rozhkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Rozhkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Rozhkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1103 Dodgers vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Dodgers.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers.
Dodgers is looking to chop away at Vinogradov's legs.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Dodgers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vinogradov to score with a decent uppercut.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Dodgers blocks it.#CL#
Dodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Vinogradov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
A lazy body kick from Dodgers
and Dodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dodgers. Dodgers obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Dodgers clinches up with Vinogradov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vinogradov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinogradov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov blocks a low kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Dodgers there.#CUT#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dodgers throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dodgers throws a leg kick which misses Vinogradov's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinogradov tries to avoid it.
Vinogradov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Dodgers cracks Vinogradov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vinogradov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dodgers finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov with a hook.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
Dodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinogradov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vinogradov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dodgers looks to land a body kick but Vinogradov moved away.#T2#
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Dodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Dodgers slips the punch.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dodgers.
Vinogradov moves out of range as Dodgers throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Dodgers.
Vinogradov blocks the body kick.
Dodgers tries to score with a low kick but Vinogradov moves his leg out of the way.
Dodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinogradov.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dodgers lands a lovely overhand right.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vinogradov is out of range and Dodgers settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Dodgers. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Vinogradov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dodgers lands a head shot.
Vinogradov lands a body shot.
Vinogradov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dodgers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vinogradov cracks a nice hook into Dodgers's ribs.
Dodgers lands the left hand.
Vinogradov lands a jab to Dodgers's midsection.
Vinogradov misses with a double jab.
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!
Dodgers connects with a body shot that sends Vinogradov's belly button to the back.
Dodgers cracks Vinogradov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vinogradov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Dodgers cracks Vinogradov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vinogradov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dodgers finish him? #ROC#Vinogradov is rocked!
Vinogradov blocks a leg kick.
Vinogradov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodgers finish him?
Vinogradov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinogradov seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Vinogradov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dodgers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinogradov! But no joy.
Vinogradov lands with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov jabs Dodgers right on the nose. Dodgers blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Dodgers cracks Vinogradov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vinogradov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dodgers finish him?
Vinogradov scores with a jab.
Vinogradov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vinogradov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dodgers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vinogradov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A relieved looking Duck Dodgers 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: C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
O'Reilly throws a series of punches but Leonov moves out of range.
O'Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonov is able to avoid easily.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O'Reilly misses with a leg kick.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov thuds his right hand into O'Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Reilly.
O'Reilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O'Reilly throws a leg kick
and O'Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O'Reilly defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
O'Reilly throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
O'Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O'Reilly scores with a body shot.
O'Reilly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O'Reilly duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Reilly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonov avoids the head kick by O'Reilly.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov blocks a head kick by O'Reilly.
Leonov thuds his right hand into O'Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O'Reilly backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov. #T1#
O'Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
O'Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O'Reilly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
O'Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and Leonov counters with a left and a right that stings O'Reilly.
O'Reilly misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
O'Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and O'Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O'Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O'Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leonov is out of range and O'Reilly settles back down.
O'Reilly throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Leonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O'Reilly 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.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov counters with a thumping low kick.
O'Reilly throws a wild body kick that Leonov sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Reilly walks into a jab.
O'Reilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O'Reilly lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Leonov throws a head kick but O'Reilly moves out of range.
O'Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O'Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O'Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
O'Reilly throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
O'Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O'Reilly missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Leonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov cracks O'Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Reilly on the side of the head.
O'Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of O'Reilly's head.
O'Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov throws out a loose jab but O'Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Reilly throws a fast counter high kick but Leonov manages to duck under it in time.
Leonov checks a low kick from O'Reilly.
O'Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
O'Reilly throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'Reilly's hands.
Leonov lands with a hook. O'Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Reilly.
As Leonov backs off O'Reilly throws a huge counter combo but Leonov manages to avoid it all.
O'Reilly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leonov rather than just go for the knockout.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
O'Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that Leonov semi-blocks.
O'Reilly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov lands a head shot.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov avoids the body shot from O'Reilly.
O'Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
O'Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
O'Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
O'Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O'Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O'Reilly misses with a wild combination.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patty O'Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
O'Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Leonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov throws a leg kick which misses O'Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as O'Reilly tries to avoid it.
O'Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
O'Reilly slips under a jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O'Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov catches O'Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O'Reilly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leonov moves out of range as O'Reilly throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
O'Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov avoids a kick to the body.
O'Reilly throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Reilly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov counters with a nice body kick.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but O'Reilly might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonov has got the better of the exchanges.
Leonov cracks O'Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O'Reilly walks into a jab.
Patty O'Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O'Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov avoids the body shot from O'Reilly.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Reilly can do to turn this around?
O'Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Reilly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O'Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Reilly throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O'Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonov clobbers O'Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Reilly misses with a head kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that half lands.
O'Reilly misses the jab.
O'Reilly misses with the combination.
O'Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov connects with a body shot that sends O'Reilly's belly button to the back.
Crunch! Leonov slams his shin into O'Reilly's torso.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
O'Reilly throws a combination that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov avoids a kick to the body.
O'Reilly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
O'Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O'Reilly is breathing heavily.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Leonov lands with an uppercut that bounces O'Reilly off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from O'Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from O'Reilly does no damage.
Jab, jab by Leonov - just one landing.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov works O'Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Reilly on the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Leonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O'Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O'Reilly tries to bum rush Leonov with a series of wild strikes but Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov throws a front kick that sends O'Reilly stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Reilly on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Good shot there by Leonov.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
O'Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O'Reilly backs up against the cage. #ROC#O'Reilly is rocked!
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O'Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonov finish him?
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!
Leonov scores with a hook.
O'Reilly walks straight into a right hand from Leonov - that's dropped him! Leonov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save O'Reilly from any more punishment! O'Reilly complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Lang
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Krylov misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.#T1#
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krylov doesn't seem phased though.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Lang throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Krylov.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krylov. That did some damage!#T2#
Lang misses with a straight left.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Lang.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Lang cracks Krylov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Krylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Krylov tries to avoid it.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Krylov moves away and avoids it.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Krylov's side.
Lang tries to bum rush Krylov with a series of wild strikes but Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang throws the kick towards the body but Krylov avoids it.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Krylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Krylov throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Krylov's head. #T4#
Lang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krylov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krylov thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Krylov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krylov throws a good cross that connects.
Krylov misses with a hook
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Krylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lang moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krylov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Krylov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krylov takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krylov takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Lang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Krylov throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lang.
Lang misses with a low kick as Krylov jumps back.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Krylov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Lang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.#T3#
Lang takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krylov doesn't seem phased though.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lang.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Krylov lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang thuds a left hand into Krylov's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang lands with a right hand.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov misses with a hook
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang feints and then cracks Krylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krylov down.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang 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.#R3#
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krylov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lang on the side of the head.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Lang slips a jab from Krylov.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Lang slips a jab from Krylov.
Krylov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krylov avoids a kick to the body.
Krylov slips a jab from Lang.
Lang misses the jab.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krylov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov walks into a left hand.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krylov in his tracks.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Lang tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov slips a jab from Lang.
Lang lands a jab to Krylov's midsection.#T3#
Krylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang staying out of range there.
A big right from Lang misses.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krylov slips under a jab from Lang.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Lang throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Lang scores with a hook.
Lang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krylov's head.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov thuds his right hand into Lang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Lang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krylov. That did some damage!
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from Lang.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Lang.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krylov in his tracks.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krylov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lang.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Lang works the jab nicely.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lang throws a low kick but Krylov avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Krylov shrugs it off though.
Lang slips a straight right by Krylov.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
Lang moves forwards but Krylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a nice leg kick.
Krylov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Lang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lang throws a leg kick
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang throws a chopping leg kick but Krylov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krylov looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krylov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krylov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Lang throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov misses the jab.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Lang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Krylov blocks the leg kick.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Lang catches Krylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Good shot there by Krylov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
Lang moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Krylov walks into a left hand.
Krylov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krylov.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lang throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.#T1#
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov moves out of range as Lang throws a body kick.
A jab from Krylov misses.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Lang thuds a left hand into Krylov's body.
Lang throws out a leg kick but Krylov moves out of range and Lang only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krylov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang connects with a looping right hand.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov cracks Lang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
Krylov avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Lang jabs Krylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Krylov checks a low kick from Lang.#T4#
Lang blocks a jab.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krylov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lang - the referee stops the clock and Krylov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lang. Krylov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.
Donk. Lang catches Krylov right on the button with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Clubber Lang 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: UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Boytsov slips a jab from Puro.
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro scores with the left hand. Boytsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Boytsov dives in and scores a takedown into Puro's guard.#SUB#
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puro! #REVB#
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov trying to remain calm as Puro controls from the top position.
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Puro keeps moving and retains side control.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Boytsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boytsov.
Puro is staying tight to Boytsov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boytsov struggling a bit here.
Boytsov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boytsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boytsov.
Puro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boytsov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Puro working away.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Boytsov being controlled for a moment.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
Boytsov is trying to escape the position but Puro is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard but Puro has passed into side control.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Boytsov is looking to control Puro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boytsov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boytsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boytsov ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Puro misses.
Boytsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puro backs up against the cage. #TD#
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Puro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Boytsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puro tries to escape but Boytsov is in control.
Boytsov slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov working away.#SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Boytsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Puro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boytsov's guard! Nice work there by Puro! #T1#
Boytsov pulls Puro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov trying to control the position.
Murha Puro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Puro defends it easily.
Puro stays in close to Boytsov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for subs off his back but Puro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puro controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boytsov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Puro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Puro!
Boytsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puro's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov trying to get back to full guard but Puro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boytsov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Murha Puro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Boytsov misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Puro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boytsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boytsov shoots in but Puro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Boytsov gets a takedown into half guard.
Puro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is continuing to stall.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Puro preventing the sweep.
Puro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puro looking to pass the guard.
Puro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Puro defends easily. #SUB#
Boytsov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Puro has picked Boytsov up and slammed him! Boytsov can't keep hold of the triangle and Puro manages to pass to side control!
Boytsov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Puro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Boytsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puro controlling the position easily from mount.
Boytsov is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puro avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Boytsov is trying desperately to improve position.
Puro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puro avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Boytsov throws a jab when Puro was well out of range.
Puro unleashes a big counter combination but Boytsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boytsov.
Puro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boytsov walks into a straight right hand from Puro.
Puro throws a body punch but Boytsov moves out of range.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Boytsov's shoulder, as Boytsov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boytsov defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov misses with a straight right.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boytsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Puro.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro cracks Boytsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Puro lands a jab to Boytsov's midsection.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Puro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puro works the jab nicely.
Puro blocks a jab.
Puro throws a hook but Boytsov avoids it easily.
Puro throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.
Boytsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Boytsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Puro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boytsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Puro misses.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.
Boytsov scores with a hook.
Puro tests Boytsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha Puro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puro slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Boytsov slips under a jab.
Boytsov feinted with a counter takedown.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boytsov.
Boytsov misses with the combination.
Puro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Puro leaves Boytsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boytsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Puro lands a nice hook to Boytsov's body. Boytsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puro lands a really nice looking cross but Boytsov seems unphased. #T3#
Puro jabs at Boytsov's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro lands with a good body shot.
Boytsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Boytsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Puro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boytsov looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Boytsov lands a nice hook to Puro's body. Puro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boytsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puro scores with a jab.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov cracks Puro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Boytsov counters with a series of strikes. Puro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boytsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov looks to land a right hand but Puro moved out of range.
Puro wants to counter with a clinch but Boytsov pushes him away.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Puro gets a clinch.
Boytsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boytsov.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Boytsov has a takedown stuffed.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Boytsov - just one landing.
Boytsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov scores with the left hand. Puro knows he should have avoided that one.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boytsov.
Donk. Puro catches Boytsov right on the button with a cross.
Boytsov fails to land the takedown.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. 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.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throwing a counter right hand but Puro manages to avoid it.
Boytsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boytsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the head.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Puro misses.#T1#
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boytsov.
Boytsov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puro defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Puro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Boytsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Boytsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro avoiding damage.
Boytsov blocking some punches. #T2#
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boytsov backwards.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Puro manages to get underhooks.
Come on Boytsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Boytsov controls his hands.
Puro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boytsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puro can turn it around.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boytsov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puro prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a right hand. #T3#
Puro stalls.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Puro.
Puro effectively controlling the action here.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Puro. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
Boytsov can't get the takedown.
Murha Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Boytsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boytsov blocking some punches.
Puro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boytsov with a big uppercut! Boytsov tries to clinch up but Puro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boytsov to the mat! Boytsov covers up and Puro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murha Puro!
Murha Puro is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Murha Puro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savage looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Stukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savage at a distance.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stukov throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov misses with an uppercut.
Stukov connects with a jab.
Savage throws a push kick but Stukov slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Savage tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savage tries to land a body kick
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savage scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Stukov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Stukov should have avoided that one.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stukov.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stukov is able to avoid easily.
Savage is looking to chop away at Stukov's legs.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Savage missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Stukov counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stukov. That one must have hurt.
Stukov digs a good hook to Savage's body.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savage tries to work over Stukov's front leg with a kick but Stukov checks it.
Savage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Stukov sets himself, and Savage steps forward looking for the clinch! Stukov avoids it this time.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage walks into a jab.
Stukov misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSavage.
Stukov scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
A low kick from Savage misses
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Stukov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stukov tries to avoid it.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savage doesn't seem bothered though.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savage.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Savage is looking to clinch but Stukov is avoiding it.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Savage.
And Stukov counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stukov.
Savage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stukov blocks it well.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Savage slams his shin into Stukov's torso.
Stukov lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage throws a leg kick but Stukov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stukov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
Stukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stukov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stukov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Stukov's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savage is looking to clinch.
Stukov throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Stukov moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Savage tries to clinch there but Stukov circles away.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stukov has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
Stukov lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Savage down.
Stukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a wild body kick that Stukov sees coming a mile off.
Stukov throws a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.#T2#
Stukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Savage misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stukov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Stukov avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Stukov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Savage drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage. #BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Savage clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stukov misses the target.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stukov checks a leg kick.
Stukov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage cracks Stukov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
Savage slips a jab from Stukov.
Savage throws a leg kick that misses.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Stukov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stukov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savage. That one must have hurt.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Savage settles back down.
Stukov tried to counter with a leg kick but Savage avoided it.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Stukov avoids it.
Savage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Stukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Savage. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage tries to clinch but Stukov is having none of it.
Savage throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Savage tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stukov throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Stukov moved away.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Stukov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with an inside leg kick.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stukov throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov cracks Savage with a good jab.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Savage throws a low kick but Stukov avoids it.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Savage settles back down.
A punch combination from Stukov misses.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Stukov cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage pushes Stukov away with a front kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Savage clinches.
Stukov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #BC#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
Stukov connects with a jab.
Savage misses with a low kick as Stukov jumps back.
Stukov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Stukov scores with a nice body kick.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Stukov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stukov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Petr Stukov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stukov, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
After winning the bout, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.

Event: SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Bispen cracks Picogram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Picogram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bispen lands a jab.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bispen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picogram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram connects with a looping right hand.
Picogram throws a wild body kick that Bispen sees coming a mile off.
Picogram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Picogram throws a solid leg kick but Bispen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Picogram.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bispen there.#T1#
Bispen lands a really nice looking cross but Picogram seems unphased.
Picogram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Bispen finish him?
Bispen takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Picogram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Bispen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bispen lands with a shot to the body.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Picogram throws a head kick that misses.
Bispen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bispen sizes up Picogram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bispen lands a jab to the head.
Picogram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bispen digs a good hook to Picogram's body.
Bispen lands with a hook. Picogram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bispen keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Bispen lands an overhand right.
Bispen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picogram throws a series of punches but Bispen avoids them all with ease.
Bispen misses the jab.
Picogram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bispen.
Bispen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen cracks Picogram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Picogram defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Picogram misses with a body kick.
Picogram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Picogram misses the jab.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Bispen stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
Bispen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bispen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bispen.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Bispen does no damage.
Bispen digs a good body shot into Picogram's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen cracks Picogram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Picogram looks to throw a body kick
and Bispen counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bispen rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Picogram tries to clinch up but Bispen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picogram ducks right into an uppercut from Bispen.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bispen feints and then cracks Picogram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Picogram down.
Jab, jab by Bispen - just one landing.
Picogram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bispen is out of range and Picogram settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bispen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bispen scores with a one two! Picogram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Picogram tries to move into range but Bispen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen checks a leg kick.
Picogram moves in looking to clinch but Bispen pushes him off.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Bispen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bispen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Picogram might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bispen has got the better of the exchanges.
Bispen throws a right hand that Picogram ducks under and follows up with a left that Picogram also avoids with ease.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Picogram follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bispen scores with a nice strike.
Bispen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picogram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bispen scrambles back to his feet.
Picogram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bispen.
Bispen throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1-2. Bispen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bispen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.#T1#
Bispen scores with a body shot.
Picogram misses with a kick to the body.
Picogram walks into a stiff left hand from Bispen.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Bispen scores with a body shot.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bispen lands with an uppercut that bounces Picogram off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Bispen coming out on top.
Bispen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bispen to score with a decent uppercut.
Picogram staying out of range there.
Picogram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Bispen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Picogram clobbers Bispen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bispen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
Bispen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Picogram to the canvas! Picogram doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bispen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Bispen!
Ivan Bispen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1099 Sampson vs Rozhkav II
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a left to the body.
Sampson slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sampson is trying to defend but Rozhkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Sampson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rozhkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Sampson lands a body shot.
Rozhkov looks winded!
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rozhkov.
Sampson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozhkov.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Sampson gets underhooks to prevent Rozhkov's takedown attempt.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Sampson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Rozhkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sampson tries to work over Rozhkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sampson dips a shoulder and cracks Rozhkov with a mighty uppercut! Rozhkov falls back against the cage and Sampson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rozhkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sampson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Fleshou Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tryastsyn misses with a few strikes there.
Fleshou Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tryastsyn throws out the jab.
Tryastsyn misses with a straight right.
Tryastsyn throws a hook but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Fleshou Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fleshou Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleshou Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fleshou Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook.
Fleshou Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tryastsyn misses with a right hand
and Tryastsyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleshou Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Tryastsyn fails to land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr 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.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot.
Fleshou Jr defending well as Tryastsyn loads up on a big left hand.
Fleshou Jr with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Fleshou Jr misses.
Tryastsyn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Fleshou Jr thows a body kick. Tryastsyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Fleshou Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tryastsyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr connects with a high kick.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn throws a hook to the side of Fleshou Jr's head but Fleshou Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou Jr! But no joy.
Tryastsyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleshou Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr looks to land a right hand but Tryastsyn moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tryastsyn misses the target.
Fleshou Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tryastsyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tryastsyn.
A little jabbing left from Fleshou Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleshou Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tryastsyn on the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tryastsyn slips a straight right by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tryastsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou Jr is just out of range.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab.#T2#
Fleshou Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tryastsyn does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Fleshou Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tryastsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body kick.
Tryastsyn throws a one two combo.
Fleshou Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook.
Tryastsyn misses with a right hand
and Fleshou Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleshou Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fleshou Jr throws a head kick but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Tryastsyn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Tryastsyn looks to land a right hand but Fleshou Jr moved out of range.
Tryastsyn scores with a punch to the head.
Tryastsyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tryastsyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleshou Jr looks to land a left hand but Tryastsyn moved out of range nicely.
Fleshou Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr is looking to slow Tryastsyn down with leg kicks.
Tryastsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleshou Jr throws out a counter right but Tryastsyn avoids it with no problem.
Fleshou Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tryastsyn should have avoided that one.
Tryastsyn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fleshou Jr thows a body kick. Tryastsyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tryastsyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleshou Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook. Tryastsyn ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Fleshou Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Tryastsyn blocks it.
Fleshou Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Tryastsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tryastsyn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fleshou Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleshou Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tryastsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Tryastsyn tries to avoid it.
Tryastsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tryastsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tryastsyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tryastsyn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fleshou Jr takes a swing at Tryastsyn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Fleshou Jr dodges the punch combination from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stres Fleshou Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tryastsyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fleshou Jr throws out a counter right but Tryastsyn avoids it with no problem.
Tryastsyn misses with a looping right.
Tryastsyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fleshou Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tryastsyn slips the punch.
Tryastsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fleshou Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fleshou Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tryastsyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fleshou Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Tryastsyn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fleshou Jr. That one must have hurt.
Fleshou Jr scores with a body shot.
Tryastsyn misses the body punch
letting Fleshou Jr counter with a right hand.
Tryastsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tryastsyn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou Jr! But no joy.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fleshou Jr looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou Jr slips a jab from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr throws a head kick but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Tryastsyn avoids the body shot from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tryastsyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Fleshou Jr's head.#T1#
Fleshou Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tryastsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tryastsyn throws a series of punches but Fleshou Jr avoids them all with ease.
Fleshou Jr slips a jab from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tryastsyn is just out of range.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleshou Jr drops his hands momentarily and Tryastsyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tryastsyn lands a jab.
Tryastsyn misses with a body shot.
Tryastsyn lands a jab to Fleshou Jr's midsection.
Fleshou Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tryastsyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tryastsyn lunges at Fleshou Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fleshou Jr's hand.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook. Fleshou Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fleshou Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tryastsyn fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tryastsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tryastsyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tryastsyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleshou Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleshou Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tryastsyn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fleshou Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tryastsyn scrambles back to his feet.
Tryastsyn throws a shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut. Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tryastsyn misses with a double jab.
Fleshou Jr misses with a leg kick
and Tryastsyn counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fleshou Jr. That snapped Tryastsyn's head back.
Fleshou Jr lands a head shot.
Tryastsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleshou Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tryastsyn scores with a body shot.
Fleshou Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tryastsyn moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Fleshou Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Fleshou Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fleshou Jr scores with a nice strike.
Fleshou Jr moves away from the strike by Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tryastsyn tries to bum rush Fleshou Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleshou Jr throws a low kick but Tryastsyn moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tryastsyn misses the target.
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab from Tryastsyn.
Some bone on bone action there as Tryastsyn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tryastsyn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tryastsyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fleshou Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tryastsyn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tryastsyn misses the target. #T4#
Tryastsyn connects with a body shot that sends Fleshou Jr's belly button to the back.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot.
Fleshou Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleshou Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Tryastsyn off balance momentarily.
Tryastsyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fleshou Jr throws a hook to the side of Tryastsyn's head but Tryastsyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tryastsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fleshou Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Tryastsyn misses the jab.
Tryastsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tryastsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tryastsyn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tryastsyn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleshou Jr's head.
Fleshou Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tryastsyn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn scores with a hook to the body. Fleshou Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tryastsyn throws a hook but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Eugeniy Tryastsyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tryastsyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Fleshou Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tryastsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tryastsyn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fleshou Jr tried to score with a low kick but Tryastsyn checks it.
Fleshou Jr throws out a loose jab but Tryastsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tryastsyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tryastsyn throws a right and a left that Fleshou Jr avoids nicely.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook.
Tryastsyn lands a slapping body shot.
Tryastsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn misses with a straight left.
Fleshou Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tryastsyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tryastsyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleshou Jr wants to slow Tryastsyn down by chopping away at his legs.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn scores with a jab. Fleshou Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tryastsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Fleshou Jr. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn throws a big shot that misses.
Tryastsyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleshou Jr throws out the jab.
Fleshou Jr looks for the body kick but Tryastsyn saw that one coming.
Tryastsyn swinging wildly here.
Fleshou Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn tries to bum rush Fleshou Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleshou Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleshou Jr lands an overhand right.
Fleshou Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr throws out a counter right but Tryastsyn avoids it with no problem.
Fleshou Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tryastsyn is out of range and Fleshou Jr settles back down.
Fleshou Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fleshou Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tryastsyn slips the punch.#T2#
Fleshou Jr fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Fleshou Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tryastsyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Tryastsyn stuns Fleshou Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tryastsyn misses the target.
Fleshou Jr clobbers Tryastsyn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Tryastsyn finds it's target.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tryastsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Tryastsyn tries to avoid it.
Tryastsyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fleshou Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleshou Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tryastsyn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fleshou Jr - the referee stops the clock and Tryastsyn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fleshou Jr. Tryastsyn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut
and Fleshou Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tryastsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fleshou Jr blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fleshou Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Fleshou Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tryastsyn misses.
A leg kick checked by Tryastsyn.
A big left from Tryastsyn misses.
Tryastsyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fleshou Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fleshou Jr throws the left hand but Tryastsyn avoids the punch easily.
Fleshou Jr misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Fleshou Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Tryastsyn misses its intended target.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut.
Tryastsyn loads up on a big right hand but Fleshou Jr slips the punch.
Fleshou Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tryastsyn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tryastsyn scores with a one two! Fleshou Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Fleshou Jr works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tryastsyn misses with a hook.
Tryastsyn throws a hook to the side of Fleshou Jr's head but Fleshou Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleshou Jr throws a body punch but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleshou Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleshou Jr slips a jab and a cross from Tryastsyn.
Donk. Tryastsyn catches Fleshou Jr right on the button with a cross.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Tryastsyn in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleshou Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Tryastsyn counters with a nice body shot.
Fleshou Jr defending well as Tryastsyn loads up on a big left hand.
Fleshou Jr misses with a right hand
letting Tryastsyn counter with a right hand.
Tryastsyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleshou Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tryastsyn misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Tryastsyn clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Fleshou Jr tries a low kick but Tryastsyn avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Tryastsyn blocks the low kick.
Fleshou Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tryastsyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr misses with a low kick as Tryastsyn jumps back.
Fleshou Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tryastsyn misses the jab.
Fleshou Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Tryastsyn is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Fleshou Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tryastsyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tryastsyn looks to throw the jab but Fleshou Jr is out of range.
Tryastsyn throws a hook to the side of Fleshou Jr's head but Fleshou Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tryastsyn throws a series of punches but Fleshou Jr avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Fleshou Jr finds it's way through Tryastsyn's defenses.
Tryastsyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tryastsyn looks to throw the jab but Fleshou Jr is out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleshou Jr scores with a push kick.
Fleshou Jr lands a head shot.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tryastsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fleshou Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Tryastsyn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tryastsyn tries to move into range but Fleshou Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fleshou Jr thumps Tryastsyn with a low kick.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut.
Tryastsyn misses with a jab to the body
and Fleshou Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tryastsyn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fleshou Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Tryastsyn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tryastsyn misses with a straight left.
Fleshou Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tryastsyn has time to react.
Fleshou Jr wants to slow Tryastsyn down by chopping away at his legs.
Fleshou Jr sizes up Tryastsyn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Tryastsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleshou Jr misses with a combination
and Tryastsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fleshou Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tryastsyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleshou Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fleshou Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tryastsyn's head.
Tryastsyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tryastsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook.
A head kick by Fleshou Jr misses
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleshou Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Tryastsyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tryastsyn moves out of range as Fleshou Jr throws a body kick.
Tryastsyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook. Fleshou Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fleshou Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tryastsyn.
Some wild striking there from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn slips under a jab.
Tryastsyn throws a hook but Fleshou Jr avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr moves away from the strike by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a right and a left that Fleshou Jr avoids nicely.
Tryastsyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr slips a jab from Tryastsyn.
No joy there for Tryastsyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fleshou Jr throws a push kick but Tryastsyn slaps the foot to one side.
Tryastsyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tryastsyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fleshou Jr looks to land a left hand but Tryastsyn moved out of range nicely.
Tryastsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleshou Jr manages to avoid it.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleshou Jr lands with a good body shot.
Fleshou Jr cracks Tryastsyn with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a big shot that misses.
Fleshou Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fleshou Jr cracks Tryastsyn with a good jab.
Fleshou Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Tryastsyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fleshou Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tryastsyn blocks a head kick by Fleshou Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Tryastsyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fleshou Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tryastsyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tryastsyn misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Fleshou Jr misses its intended target.
Tryastsyn takes one to the chin there.
Fleshou Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr throws out a counter right but Tryastsyn avoids it with no problem.
Tryastsyn misses the jab.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr throws out a loose jab but Tryastsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tryastsyn throws an overhand right that lands on Fleshou Jr's shoulder, as Fleshou Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Tryastsyn strikes.
Tryastsyn lunges at Fleshou Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fleshou Jr's hand.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Tryastsyn looks to land a combination but Fleshou Jr avoids it well.
A big right from Fleshou Jr misses.
Fleshou Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tryastsyn moves out of range easily.
Tryastsyn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn throws a lazy right hand but Fleshou Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tryastsyn misses the jab.
A nice side step and Fleshou Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fleshou Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Tryastsyn throws an overhand right that lands on Fleshou Jr's shoulder, as Fleshou Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Fleshou Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Tryastsyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tryastsyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleshou Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tryastsyn checks a low kick from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr misses with a looping right.#T2#
Tryastsyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn throws a nice looking combination but Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fleshou Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Tryastsyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tryastsyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleshou Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleshou Jr! But no joy.
Fleshou Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tryastsyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fleshou Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tryastsyn really felt that one!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fleshou Jr tries to move into range but Tryastsyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tryastsyn missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fleshou Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Tryastsyn works over Fleshou Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Fleshou Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fleshou Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tryastsyn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Fleshou Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fleshou Jr moves away from the strike by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Tryastsyn looks to throw the jab but Fleshou Jr is out of range.
Fleshou Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Tryastsyn steps away.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Fleshou Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Tryastsyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tryastsyn moves out of range as Fleshou Jr throws a body kick.
Tryastsyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleshou Jr thumps Tryastsyn with a low kick.
Fleshou Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tryastsyn moves away and avoids it.
Fleshou Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fleshou Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Tryastsyn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fleshou Jr counters with a head kick.
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tryastsyn is able to avoid easily.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick but Tryastsyn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tryastsyn checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
A jab from Fleshou Jr misses.
Tryastsyn blocks a head kick by Fleshou Jr.
It looked like Tryastsyn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou Jr.
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!
Fleshou Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab from Tryastsyn.
Fleshou Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Tryastsyn blocks it.
Fleshou Jr with a nice calf kick.
Fleshou Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tryastsyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tryastsyn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Fleshou Jr misses
and Tryastsyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tryastsyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tryastsyn scores with a jab to the body.
Tryastsyn with a nice cross.
Tryastsyn connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eugeniy Tryastsyn.
I think Tryastsyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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: C342: Martin vs Petrov II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Dunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dunes digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Dunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Dunes scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Dunes circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
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!
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Dunes on the inside. #T1#
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Dunes shrugs off.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches. #BC#
Dunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Dunes.
Dunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Dunes is avoiding it.
Dunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov moves to clinch but Dunes breaks away
and Dunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dunes.
A nice leg kick from Dunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Dunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunes circles away.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kuznetsov wants to clinch but Dunes slips to the side
and Dunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunes scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dunes throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Nice shot by Dunes.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch but Dunes slips to the side
and Dunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Dunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunes circles away.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Dunes keeps it at a distance.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuznetsov pushes Dunes up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Dunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Dunes lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Dunes gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Dunes.
Dunes throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Dunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
That's time! Dunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Dunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunes misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Kuznetsov counters by clinching up.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dunes.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Slugger Dunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Dunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Dunes scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Dunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunes misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Dunes moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dunes. Beautiful body shot.
Dunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dunes cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Dunes.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Dunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.#T3#
Dunes throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Dunes keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Dunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Dunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Dunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Dunes tries to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Dunes is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Dunes against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dunes manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Dunes finds it's target.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Dunes is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Dunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Dunes's arms but Dunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Slugger Dunes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dunes's face.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dunes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Dunes working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunes lands an uppercut.
Dunes lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Dunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Dunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Dunes back into the cage.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. #BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Dunes in a clinch.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Dunes lands a nice uppercut.
Dunes avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3##BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunes circles away.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Slugger Dunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Dunes misses #CL2#
and Kuznetsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Dunes blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunes is defending well for now.
Dunes avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Dunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Dunes.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Dunes blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slugger Dunes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunes, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
In his post fight interview, Slugger Dunes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1096 Cruz vs McBean II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vinogradov.
Hall moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Vinogradov jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Vinogradov and move into the clinch position.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Hall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
Hall avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Hall tries to counter with a clinch but Vinogradov shakes him off and moves away.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Vinogradov avoids it this time.#T1#
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinogradov lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Vinogradov.#T2#
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Hall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Hall wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving. #SUB#
Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Vinogradov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall trying to control but Vinogradov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall is posturing up here but Vinogradov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hall tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hall has to tap! Slick submission there by Vinogradov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Krylov
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Pushkin saw that one coming.
Krylov cracks Pushkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pushkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krylov swivels and escapes.
Krylov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pushkin clinches up against the cage.
Pushkin letting Krylov take a breather here.
Pushkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krylov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Krylov won't allow it.
Krylov can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Pushkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Pushkin tightens his grip and picks Krylov up, before dumping him to the ground. Krylov manages to land in guard.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Krylov has his feet on Pushkin's thighs here. He's pushed Pushkin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pushkin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Casbon throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov throws a combination that misses
and Casbon counters with a straight right hand.
Boytsov avoids a kick to the body.
Casbon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Casbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casbon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boytsov blocks it well.
Boytsov tries to bum rush Casbon with a series of wild strikes but Casbon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casbon counters with a body kick.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the head.
Boytsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Casbon shows good takedown defense.
Boytsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casbon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casbon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Casbon misses the body punch
enabling Boytsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Casbon lands a nice shot that snaps Boytsov's head back. #TD#
Boytsov feints and as Casbon raises his hands in defense, Boytsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Casbon is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boytsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Casbon is retaining full guard.
Casbon is controlling Boytsov's posture.
Boytsov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Casbon's guard. #SUB#
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casbon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Casbon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boytsov trying to control but Casbon is working from the bottom.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casbon defends it well.
Casbon is not content to let Boytsov control the position.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casbon is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Casbon trying to control but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov is trying to control. Casbon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Casbon wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy.
Casbon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boytsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boytsov's back!
Boytsov tries to break free. #T4#
Boytsov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Casbon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Casbon gets his hands free as Boytsov looks to control.
Casbon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boytsov breaks Casbon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Casbon managing to control the position.
Casbon trying to control the position.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.
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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Casbon counters with a nice uppercut.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casbon as he jumps to the side.
Boytsov fails with the takedown
and Casbon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Casbon throws a looping overhand right but Boytsov ducks down to avoid it.
Casbon lands with a nice body kick.
Casbon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
Casbon thinks about the counter body kick.
Casbon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov moves out of range of the body kick from Casbon.
Harbin Casbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casbon throws the kick towards the body but Boytsov avoids it.
Boytsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Casbon slips a straight right by Boytsov.
Casbon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dmitry Boytsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casbon moves out of range as Boytsov strikes.#T1#
Casbon blocks a jab.
Casbon thinks about the counter body kick.
Casbon misses with a hook.
Casbon throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.#TD#
Boytsov scores with a takedown into Casbon's guard.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Casbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Boytsov swings around for an armbar but Casbon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boytsov's guard.
Casbon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Boytsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Casbon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boytsov trying to control from the bottom.
Casbon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Casbon is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Casbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Casbon trying to control from half guard but Boytsov is working away.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
Dmitry Boytsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boytsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Casbon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Casbon defends it easily. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Casbon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Boytsov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Casbon is defending well. Boytsov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Casbon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boytsov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boytsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1094 Rose vs Sampson
Date: Sep 06, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prometheus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozhkov swings widly with a right hand
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut.
As Rozhkov looks to move away, Prometheus throws a big counter combo but Rozhkov just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Rozhkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prometheus to the mat! Prometheus manages to get full guard.
Prometheus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rozhkov on the ground.
Prometheus is pulling down on Rozhkov's head to control his posture.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prometheus keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prometheus is trying to stand up here but Rozhkov is controlling him well.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Prometheus desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Rozhkov trying to control from half guard but Prometheus is working away.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Rozhkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Prometheus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Rozhkov there.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Prometheus taking some punishment here, with Rozhkov in his half guard.
Prometheus looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Prometheus wants to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prometheus is holding on to half guard well.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Prometheus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:301
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Kalambay looks for the body kick but Bispen saw that one coming.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalambay moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Kalambay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bispen's hands.
Kalambay takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Bispen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalambay is out of range and Bispen settles back down.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Bispen misses with a hook.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bispen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bispen misses with a wild combination.
Kalambay scores with a jab. Bispen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Bispen as he checks the leg kick.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen throws a hook but Kalambay blocks it.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay doesn't manage to clinch there - Bispen circles away.
Bispen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalambay throws a hook but Bispen blocks it.
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Kalambay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Bispen.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalambay works the jab nicely.
Bispen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bispen slips a jab from Kalambay .
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
Good leg kick by Kalambay .
A big left from Bispen misses.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bispen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Bispen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bispen blocks a jab.
Bispen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalambay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bispen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kalambay 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bispen connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay throws an off balance right hand
and Bispen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Bispen misses with a head kick.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Kalambay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Bispen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kalambay checks a leg kick.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalambay is just out of range.
Kalambay thuds his right hand into Bispen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Bispen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bispen down.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Bispen's leg. Bispen is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kalambay darts in and clinches Bispen up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kalambay fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bispen.
Kalambay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bispen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kalambay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bispen up against the cage.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bispen wants to break free but Kalambay has control.
Kalambay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bispen pushes Kalambay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambay misses with the head strike.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Bispen.
A right hook to the body lands for Bispen.
Kalambay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bispen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Bispen is trying to break the clinch but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bispen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the side of Bispen's head.
Kalambay tries to land knees in the clinch but Bispen avoids the damage to the body.
Kalambay gets through Bispen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalambay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalambay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay is struggling to control the position.
Kalambay throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispen.
Kalambay is looking to control Bispen's arms but Bispen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalambay has his back to the cage.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Kalambay misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay tries a quick counter leg kick but Bispen is wise to it.
Kalambay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bispen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambay throws an overhand right that lands on Bispen's shoulder, as Bispen tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambay swings for the body but Bispen moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
A cross from Kalambay lands.
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
Kalambay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bispen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bispen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalambay has time to react.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Donk. Bispen catches Kalambay right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen throws a leg kick but Kalambay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Bispen's body. Bispen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Bispen cracks a nice hook into Kalambay 's ribs.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Bispen.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bispen throws a body punch but Kalambay moves out of range.
Bispen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalambay takes one to the chin there.
Kalambay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bispen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kalambay rushes Bispen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bispen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kalambay .
Kalambay continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice left hand lands by Bispen. #BC#
Bispen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bispen works over Kalambay 's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Kalambay saw that one coming.
Kalambay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kalambay moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kalambay fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bispen.
Kalambay pushes Bispen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambay misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispen.
Bispen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kalambay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay lands a left hand.
Bispen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Bispen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Bispen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambay controls his hands. #T3#
Kalambay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalambay 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bispen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bispen digs a right hand underneath Kalambay 's ribcage. Kalambay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalambay missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bispen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bispen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen misses with a wild combination.
Bispen misses with a body shot
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bispen swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalambay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalambay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Bispen moved out of range.
Bispen takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalambay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalambay checks the leg kick.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Bispen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
Some wild striking there from Bispen.
Kalambay throws out a powerful jab.
Kalambay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Bispen misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bispen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalambay is able to avoid easily.
Bispen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bispen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bispen takes one on the button.
Bispen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambay .
Bispen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay tries a head kick but it misses.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kalambay .
Bispen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bispen under the eye.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Bispen backing away here, and Kalambay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Bispen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalambay doesn't seem phased though.
Bispen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalambay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bispen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Kalambay lands a glancing blow to the side of Bispen's head.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bispen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalambay takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Bispen tries to move into range but Kalambay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalambay throws a hook but Bispen blocks it.
Bispen checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Bispen tries a low kick but Kalambay avoids it.
Kalambay scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kalambay closes the distance and pushes Bispen back into the cage.
Kalambay prevents a body shot from Bispen.
Bispen tries to stall but Kalambay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalambay taking a breather. #BC#
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Bispen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalambay .
Kalambay dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Kalambay dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a body shot.
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
Ivan Bispen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bispen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bispen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambay 's shoulder, as Kalambay tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalambay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalambay throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen scores with a jab to the head.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kalambay has closed the distance and engaged Bispen in a clinch.
Kalambay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bispen looking to stall. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bispen is defending well for now.
Kalambay misses with the head strike.
Kalambay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bispen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambay controls his hands. #BC#
Bispen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Bispen.
Kalambay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bispen misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
Bispen misses with a leg kick
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
Kalambay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sumbu Kalambay .
I've got Kalambay 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

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