Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Woerner throws a head kick but Osipov moves out of range.
Woerner walks into a jab.
Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it.
Osipov walks into a left hand.
Woerner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Osipov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov moves out of range as Woerner strikes.
Osipov sizes up Woerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woerner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osipov.
Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Osipov checks it.
Osipov loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch.
Osipov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner.
Osipov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woerner.
Osipov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woerner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Osipov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woerner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woerner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Woerner.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Woerner gets caught flat footed, as Osipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Osipov throws an elbow that misses. Woerner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osipov's guard. Nice move by Woerner!#REVR#
Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osipov is proving hard to escape from.
Woerner pushing down on Osipov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osipov tries to roll over but Woerner keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Woerner seems content to control.#T2#
Osipov tries to get to full guard but Woerner has control of the leg.
Osipov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Woerner is proving a slippery customer.
Woerner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woerner wanted to stand there but Osipov had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Osipov working for submissions but it's allowed Woerner to get to half guard.
Woerner prevents Osipov from improving his position.#SU#
Woerner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Osipov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Osipov throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily.
Woerner moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Woerner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Osipov throws a hook but Woerner blocks it.
Woerner lands a nice shot that snaps Osipov's head back.
Osipov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Osipov.
Woerner lands with a nice body punch.
Osipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osipov throws a big shot that misses.
Osipov checks the leg kick.
Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Osipov as he connects with a hook.
Osipov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner.
Woerner throws out a powerful jab.
Osipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woerner.
Woerner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woerner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osipov finds it's way round the side to connect with Woerner's head.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T5#
Woerner lands with a cross.
Woerner lands with a big left! Osipov is wobbled badly! Woerner comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Osipov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gigi Woerner!
Gigi Woerner gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCC 61 : Oneil vs Kuznecov
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Sokolov misses with a hook.
Volyas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Volyas scores with a one two! Sokolov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sokolov throws a sloppy body shot
and Volyas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Sokolov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokolov.
Sokolov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sokolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volyas's head.
Sokolov 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.
Volyas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sokolov dives into side control.
Volyas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sokolov off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
I really don't envy Sokolov right now. #T1#
Volyas throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Even with his hooks in, Volyas manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sokolov is trying to get back to his feet but Volyas has full control of the position and if anything, Sokolov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sokolov turns into Volyas and is now in his guard.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Volyas keeps moving.
Sokolov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volyas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sokolov dives into side control.
Volyas pushes Sokolov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sokolov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Volyas is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Sokolov take his back! Uh oh - Sokolov has got a rear naked choke here! Volyas is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Sokolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Sokolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 137
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Jackacy misses with a straight right.
Jackacy tries to clinch up.
Jackacy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burlaka moves away.
Burlaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackacy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackacy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burlaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackacy digs a good hook to Burlaka's body.
Jackacy just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackacy with a nice calf kick.
Jackacy doesn't manage to clinch there - Burlaka circles away.
Jackacy slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burlaka 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.
Jackacy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burlaka.
Jackacy takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackacy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Burlaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackacy throws a head kick but Burlaka moves out of range. #CL#
Jackacy darts in and clinches Burlaka up against the cage.#T1#
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Burlaka avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burlaka is trying to break free.
Burlaka blocks a body shot from Jackacy.
Jackacy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burlaka gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Jackacy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Burlaka regains guard.
Burlaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackacy. #ES2#
Burlaka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burlaka misses with a looping left.
Burlaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackacy should have avoided that one.
Jackacy throws a lazy right hand but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackacy is looking to counter punch.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Jackacy is looking to wear down Burlaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka stalks Jackacy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackacy's face. Jackacy staggers backwards, shaken.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burlaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackacys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Burlaka.
Jackacy moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
A slow jab from Burlaka misses its intended target.
Jackacy wants to clinch.
Burlaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackacy.
Jackacy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackacy throws a sloppy body shot
and Burlaka counters with a straight right hand.
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackacy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackacy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burlaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackacy counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Burlaka.
Jackacy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackacy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burlaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackacy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burlaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Burlaka throws a hook but Jackacy blocks it.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka misses the jab.
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burlaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackacy throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Burlaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackacy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackacy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL#
Burlaka gets tackled into the cage by Jackacy. Jackacy maintains the clinch.
Jackacy lands with a light punch inside.
Jackacy goes for a takedown attempt but Burlaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackacy misses with a wild body shot.
Burlaka lands with a good body shot.
Burlaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackacy.
Jackacy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jackacy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackacy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jackacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burlaka can't break the clinch.
Jackacy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burlaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burlaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Burlaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackacy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burlaka.#T5#
Jackacy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burlaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burlaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackacy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackacy lands with a left to the head.
Jackacy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackacy tries a body shot but Burlaka blocks it.
A short right from Jackacy on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackacy.
Burlaka tries to break free but Jackacy pushes him back against the cage.
Burlaka is trying to break the clinch but Jackacy has him pressed against the cage.
Burlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackacy has him pressed against the cage.
Jackacy keeps control of Burlaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Burlaka breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackacy, as that shot connected.
Burlaka misses the jab.
Jackacy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackacy throws a head kick but Burlaka moves out of range. #T6#
Burlaka scores with a nice strike.
Jackacy tries to clinch up but Burlaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackacy scores with a head kick. Burlaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackacy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burlaka drops his hands momentarily and Jackacy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka stalks Jackacy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackacy's face. Jackacy staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackacy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burlaka on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jackacy! Burlaka is out on his feet! Jackacy rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Burlaka is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Burlaka is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jackacy!
Mark Jackacy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 51 : Fedetenko vs Hulk
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
Volyas cracks LeMahieu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volyas misses with an uppercut. LeMahieu saw that one coming.
Volyas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeMahieu misses with a low kick.
Volyas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeMahieu throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
Volyas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas misses with a looping right.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volyas's head backwards.
Volyas defending well as LeMahieu loads up on a big left hand.
LeMahieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Volyas.
Some wild striking there from Volyas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volyas dodges the punch combination from LeMahieu.
Donk. Volyas catches LeMahieu right on the button with a cross.#T1#
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by LeMahieu.
The fighters circling - LeMahieu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeMahieu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeMahieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volyas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volyas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volyas lands with a cross.
LeMahieu throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from LeMahieu misses the target.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeMahieu misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Volyas does it's job there.
LeMahieu throws a leg kick but Volyas checks it.
Volyas catches LeMahieu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
LeMahieu moves away from the strike by Volyas.
Volyas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeMahieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeMahieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Volyas misses with a combination
and LeMahieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Volyas tries to bum rush LeMahieu with a series of wild strikes but LeMahieu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volyas blocks a jab.
Volyas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeMahieu misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
LeMahieu looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range.
Volyas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
LeMahieu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volyas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volyas throws a lazy uppercut
and LeMahieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeMahieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from LeMahieu.
Nice uppercut there from LeMahieu.#T3#
LeMahieu scores with the left hand. Volyas knows he should have avoided that one.
LeMahieu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LeMahieu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volyas throws out the jab.
We've been told by LeMahieu's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volyas throws a jab when LeMahieu was well out of range.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volyas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeMahieu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Volyas misses its intended target.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeMahieu.
Volyas throws a looping overhand right but LeMahieu ducks down to avoid it.
LeMahieu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LeMahieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeMahieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeMahieu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volyas has time to react.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeMahieu. #T4#
Volyas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from LeMahieu misses the target.
LeMahieu jabs Volyas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LeMahieu connects with a looping right hand.
LeMahieu connects with a right hand. Volyas shakes it off.
Volyas throws a combination. LeMahieu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeMahieu misses the shot to the body.
LeMahieu throws a leg kick which misses Volyas's front leg but catches the back leg as Volyas tries to avoid it.
LeMahieu slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
LeMahieu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LeMahieu slips a jab from Volyas.
LeMahieu scores with a shot to the body.
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMahieu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
LeMahieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
LeMahieu misses with a hook.
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 Antoine LeMahieu will probably get the nod.
That's time! LeMahieu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
LeMahieu misses the shot to the body.
LeMahieu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volyas.
LeMahieu avoids the head kick by Volyas.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
LeMahieu lands with a shot to the body.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMahieu.
Volyas misses with a wild combination.
LeMahieu lands a nice hook to Volyas's body. Volyas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeMahieu scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volyas looks for the body kick but LeMahieu saw that one coming.
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut.
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
LeMahieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volyas throws a poor cross that misses
and LeMahieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LeMahieu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volyas.#T1#
LeMahieu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeMahieu walks into a stiff left hand from Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab to the head.
LeMahieu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from LeMahieu misses the target.
Volyas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeMahieu blocks it well.
Volyas scores with a jab. LeMahieu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeMahieu misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
LeMahieu throws a shot from downtown. Volyas moves away and avoids it.
Volyas missing with a left hand there. LeMahieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from LeMahieu misses.
LeMahieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volyas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antoine LeMahieu is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Volyas.
Volyas tries to bum rush LeMahieu with a series of wild strikes but LeMahieu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Volyas tries to bum rush LeMahieu with a series of wild strikes but LeMahieu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeMahieu is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Volyas.
LeMahieu stuns Volyas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by LeMahieu.
Nice cross by LeMahieu.
LeMahieu misses the jab.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeMahieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volyas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
LeMahieu misses with a looping left.
LeMahieu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volyas misses with a looping left.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeMahieu ducks under a wild hook from Volyas.
Volyas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeMahieu ducks under a wild hook from Volyas.
Volyas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeMahieu. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
LeMahieu misses with a head kick.
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeMahieu counters with a slapping leg kick.
LeMahieu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeMahieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeMahieu misses with a low kick.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
LeMahieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Volyas.
Volyas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeMahieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses
and LeMahieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volyas thinking.
A big right from Volyas misses.
LeMahieu dodges the punch combination from Volyas.
Vadim Volyas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas throws a jab but it's blocked by LeMahieu.
An attempted straight right counter from LeMahieu misses the target.
LeMahieu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volyas.#T4#
LeMahieu takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
LeMahieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeMahieu scoring well with a low kick there.
LeMahieu throws out a powerful jab.
LeMahieu misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Volyas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, LeMahieu has got the better of the exchanges.
LeMahieu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volyas's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Volyas.
Volyas throws a head kick but LeMahieu moves out of range.
Volyas misses with a left hand
and LeMahieu counters with a left and a right that stings Volyas.
Nice shot lands for Volyas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Volyas as he checks the leg kick.
Volyas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine LeMahieu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
LeMahieu with a nice cross.
Volyas throws a hook to the side of LeMahieu's head but LeMahieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeMahieu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Volyas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volyas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volyas misses the jab.
LeMahieu blocks a jab.
Volyas slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeMahieu 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 Volyas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volyas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volyas misses with the body kick
and LeMahieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeMahieu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volyas misses with a leg kick.
Volyas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeMahieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volyas missing with a left hand there. LeMahieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volyas misses with a hook
and LeMahieu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volyas throws a jab when LeMahieu was well out of range.
Volyas misses with an uppercut.
LeMahieu throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Volyas checks a leg kick nicely.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeMahieu connects with a body shot that sends Volyas's belly button to the back.
Volyas slips under a jab.
LeMahieu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volyas. That did some damage!
Volyas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volyas throws a nice looking combination but LeMahieu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volyas moves out of range of the body kick.
Volyas slips under a jab from LeMahieu.
Volyas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volyas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LeMahieu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volyas thuds his right hand into LeMahieu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeMahieu throws out a powerful 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!
LeMahieu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volyas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
LeMahieu is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Volyas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volyas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volyas misses with a hook
and LeMahieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
LeMahieu looks to land a right hand but Volyas moved out of range.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu avoids a kick to the body.
LeMahieu misses the shot to the body.
Volyas staying out of range there.
As LeMahieu backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but LeMahieu manages to avoid it all.
LeMahieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volyas can do to turn this around?
Volyas tries to bum rush LeMahieu with a series of wild strikes but LeMahieu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMahieu.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volyas misses with a head kick.
LeMahieu throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
LeMahieu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volyas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeMahieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeMahieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Volyas throws a head kick but LeMahieu moves out of range.
LeMahieu moves away from the strike by Volyas.
LeMahieu scores with a hook to the body. Volyas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeMahieu. That's going to slow Volyas down.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeMahieu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by LeMahieu.
Volyas swinging wildly here.
LeMahieu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volyas moves out of range as LeMahieu throws a body kick.
LeMahieu connects with an inside leg kick.
LeMahieu thumps Volyas with a low kick.
LeMahieu missing with a left hand there. Volyas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from LeMahieu misses its intended target. #T4#
LeMahieu throws a leg kick but Volyas checks it.
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volyas tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeMahieu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeMahieu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volyas just manages to avoid it.
LeMahieu tries to move into range but Volyas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeMahieu scoring well with a low kick there.
Vadim Volyas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeMahieu lands with a right hand.
Volyas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volyas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by LeMahieu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeMahieu.
Good standup being displayed there by LeMahieu as he connects with a hook.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antoine LeMahieu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volyas throws a series of punches but LeMahieu moves out of range.
Volyas avoids the body shot from LeMahieu.
Volyas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeMahieu can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine LeMahieu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeMahieu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine LeMahieu!
Antoine LeMahieu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparr defending well as Osipov loads up on a big left hand.
Osipov misses with a looping left.
Sparr moves out of range as Osipov strikes.
Sparr blocks a jab.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osipov jabs Sparr right on the nose. Sparr blinks but takes it well.
Osipov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown. Osipov fights it but they end up in guard.
Osipov trying to control the position.
Sparr cracks Osipov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Osipov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparr slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr moves nicely into side control.
Sparr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Osipov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osipov keeps working.
Osipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Osipov taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Osipov is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Osipov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Osipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparr is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osipov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Osipov wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osipov is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osipov is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Osipov trying to strike off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osipov throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osipov defends it well.
Sparr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osipov.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Osipov.
Sparr throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Osipov throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osipov throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osipov defends it well.
Osipov misses with a looping right.
Osipov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T6#
Osipov misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Sparr misses its intended target.
Osipov throwing a counter right hand but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Osipov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Sparr looks up at the clock and then as Osipov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osipov prevents Sparr from moving into mount. #T7#
Osipov is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Osipov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Osipov defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr wants to control but Osipov is keeping him busy.
Osipov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osipov to see if he's OK.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike. #T8#
Osipov is looking to reverse the position.
Osipov is trying to work for a sweep but Sparr has mounted him!
Osipov regains half guard.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Sparr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Osipov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #SUB#
Osipov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparr uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osipov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osipov to see if he's OK.
Sparr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Osipov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Osipov is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osipov moves into full guard.
Osipov wants to improve his position but instead Sparr has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Osipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr ducks right into an uppercut from Osipov.
Sparr slips a jab from Osipov.
Sparr scores with a body shot.
A big right from Osipov misses.
Sparr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osipov momentarily.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osipov looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sparr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedor Osipov is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov moves to clinch but Sparr breaks away #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
Osipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osipov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Osipov manages to get back to half guard.
Sparr prevents Osipov from improving his position.#SUB#
Osipov looking for submissions off his back.
Osipov won't allow Sparr to pass to mount.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osipov's head. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osipov defends it well.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osipov wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparr connects with a nice short shot to Osipov's temple.
Sparr content to control rather than advance.
Osipov gets back to full guard.
Osipov controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Osipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparr defends it easily.
Osipov has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osipov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Osipov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sparr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Osipov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparr! #REVB#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Osipov struggling a bit here.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Roger Sparr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T5#
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Osipov some visible discomfort.
Sparr is putting a hurting on Osipov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Osipov is looking to regain half guard here but Sparr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Osipov tries to control but Sparr manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Osipov right now. #T6#
Sparr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Osipov. #SUB2#
Sparr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sparr punishes Osipov with strikes from the back mount.
Sparr punches Osipov on the ear.
Sparr is trying to stick to Osipov's back but Osipov is turning into Sparr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osipov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Osipov defends easily.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.#SUB2#
Osipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparr trying to control the position.
Osipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osipov throwing strikes but missing.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
Sparr is trying to keep Osipov in close.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Sparr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osipov is fighting to break Sparr's control of his arms but Sparr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparr controls Osipov momentarily but Osipov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Osipov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sparr throws a strike but Osipov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sparr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Osipov is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Osipov takes one to the side of the head.
Sparr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sparr throws a shot from downtown. Osipov moves away and avoids it.
Osipov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Osipov.
Sparr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osipov stuffs the takedown.
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Osipov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Osipov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##TD2#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osipov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sparr working the head with strikes.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom here.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sparr lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Osipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T2#
Osipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osipov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparr keeps control of the position as Osipov tries to break free.
Osipov staying busy and making it hard for Sparr to control.
Sparr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Osipov hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sparr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sparr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sparr is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off. #T3#
Sparr scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Osipov fending off the submission attempt from Sparr.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Sparr punishes Osipov with strikes from the back mount.
Osipov rolls, trying to escape but Sparr keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Osipov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
Osipov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparr can't control as he wanted to and Osipov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Osipov is looking to improve his position.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T5#
Sparr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osipov's head.
Osipov is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Osipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparr defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparr is proving a slippery customer.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T6#
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Osipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Osipov keeps moving. #SUB#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osipov looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sparr.
Osipov misses the jab.
Osipov throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparr! But no joy.
Osipov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Sparr.
Sparr lands with a hook. Osipov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparr lands an overhand right.#T8#
A big left from Osipov misses.
Sparr fails with the takedown.
Osipov stuffs the takedown.
Fedor Osipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Sparr moves out of range of the strikes.
Osipov misses with a left hand
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osipov lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
Osipov throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Osipov misses with a two punch combination.
Osipov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T9#
Osipov misses with a looping right.
Osipov tries to bum rush Sparr with a series of wild strikes but Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osipov tries to move into range but Sparr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osipov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osipov throws the left hand but Sparr avoids the punch easily.
Osipov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sparr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Osipov misses with a right hand
enabling Sparr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osipov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Osipov is looking to clinch but Sparr is avoiding it.
Osipov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sparr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osipov. Osipov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Osipov throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1078 Diggs vs Khan II
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Durant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Durant tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Durant has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Durant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durant there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Durant has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durant wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Durant moves out of range.
Durant moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durant tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away. #T2##CL#
Durant rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Durant has the dominant position.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Durant gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Durant moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Durant lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Durant takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.#T3##CL#
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durant wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Durant.
Durant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Durant dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.
Durant tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Durant moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davonte Durant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Durant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Durant moves into the clinch.
Durant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
Durant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durant connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Egor Kuznetsov has been cut.
Durant lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durant obliges.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Durant is controlling the position.
Durant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durant has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head. #T1#
Durant tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Davonte Durant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durant keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov glances at the clock... BAM! Durant nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kuznetsov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kuznetsov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davonte Durant!
A very excited looking Davonte Durant 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: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves is pushing Osipov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.#TD2#
Osipov wants the takedown. Graves is fighting it off but Osipov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Graves's guard against the cage.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Osipov is proving a slippery customer.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.#SUB#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osipov defends well.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osipov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
Osipov stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Osipov tries to pass.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely. #T3#
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osipov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Osipov has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graves wants to stand but Osipov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Graves wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Graves misses.
Osipov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T5#
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osipov's head backwards.
Graves swings for the body but Osipov moves out of range.
Graves lands a head shot.#CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osipov blocking some punches.
Osipov can't get the takedown.
Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T6#
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov looks winded!
A short left from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A short left from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osipov up against the cage.#T7#
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves digs a right hand into Osipov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osipov's gas tank.
Graves lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves stalls.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.#T8#
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osipovs head.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osipov or not.
Graves stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.#T9#
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.
Graves gets through Osipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Graves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD#
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osipov sprawling to the canvas! Osipov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?! #KD#
Graves sends Osipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Osipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Osipov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Osipov! Graves lets Osipov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Osipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Osipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osipov is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Osipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Tyrone Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osipov can do to turn this around?
Graves looks to land a right hand but Osipov moved out of range.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Graves cracks Osipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov slips under a jab.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osipov fails with the takedown.#T4#
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov takes one on the button.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves throws a hook but Osipov avoids it easily.#T5#
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Osipov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graves looking to stall.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Osipov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graves regains guard immediately.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Graves 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.
Graves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves stays in close to Osipov's body and controls the position.
Graves continues to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch.
A short left from Graves.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov moves away from the strike by Graves. #T9##CL#
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Osipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osipov moves away.
Osipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Osipov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Osipov's shoulder, as Osipov tries to avoid the shot.
Graves takes a swing at Osipov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Osipov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Graves misses #TD2#
and Osipov counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard. #REVR#
Osipov wants to control the position but Graves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osipov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Graves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osipov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Graves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Osipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More hug and hope from Graves.#T4#
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Osipov trying to control the position but Graves manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling well, preventing Osipov from escaping the position.
Graves controls the action.
Osipov tries to break free. #T5#
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Osipov tries to buck him off.
Osipov trying to control the hands but Graves breaks the grip.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Graves has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#T7#
Osipov tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osipov keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T8#
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.
Graves has the hooks in. Osipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
What can Osipov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Osipov doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 41 : Fedetenko vs Oneil
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Mendiola throws a poor cross that misses
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendiola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendiola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendiola swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Mendiola fails with the takedown.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volyas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendiola misses with a hook.
Mendiola darts in looking for a takedown but Volyas gets double underhooks and turns Mendiola into the cage.
Volyas throws out a counter right but Mendiola avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Mendiola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volyas.
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola struggles to land a body shot inside as Volyas controls his hands.
Volyas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Volyas misses with a knee to the head.
Mendiola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volyas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendiola's defenses.
Mendiola tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it.
Mendiola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volyas lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.#BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendiola takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mendiola forces Volyas back against the cage and clinches.
Mendiola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volyas prevents a body shot from Mendiola. #T2#
Mendiola tries to work over Volyas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volyas prevents a body shot from Mendiola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendiola lands a shot to the body.
Mendiola avoiding damage as Volyas throws knees to the body.
Mendiola lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendiola dodges an elbow strike from Volyas.
Mendiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mendiola - that landed with a thud.
Mendiola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendiola blocks an elbow strike from Volyas.
Mendiola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volyas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabas Mendiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendiola closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendiola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendiola.
Mendiola digs a good body shot into Volyas's ribs.
Mendiola misses with a straight left.
Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mendiola tries to clinch but Volyas moves out of range.
Mendiola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mendiola shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volyas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Volyas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendiola.
Mendiola misses with a wild body shot.
Mendiola moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolyas.
Volyas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendiola throws a hook but Volyas avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Volyas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volyas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Mendiola misses with a left hand
and Volyas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendiola tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mendiola throws an off balance right hand
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendiola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volyas.
Mendiola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volyas.
Mendiola fails to land the takedown.
Mendiola dives in and grabs Volyas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volyas pushes down on Mendiola's head and hops out.
Volyas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendiola throws a lazy uppercut
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sabas Mendiola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Mendiola.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendiola goes for a double leg but Volyas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volyas continues to drive forward.
Volyas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volyas tries to land a knee to the head but Mendiola blocks with his arms.
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendiola swings wildly with an uppercut but Volyas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volyas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendiola is working Volyas over against the cage.
Volyas looking to slow down the pace here.
Mendiola blocks an elbow strike from Volyas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendiola has picked Volyas up - he's going for a ride! Mendiola dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Volyas is trying to stand back up but Mendiola is controlling him
Ground and pound from Mendiola.
Mendiola 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.
Mendiola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Volyas is looking to escape.
Mendiola winds up and cracks Volyas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendiola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendiola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendiola working over Volyas with some ground and pound. Volyas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Volyas is looking to escape.
Mendiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volyas wants to get back to his feet.
Mendiola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Volyas has hold of Mendiola's hands but Mendiola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volyas wants to get back to full guard.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendiola lands strikes from half guard.
Mendiola 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.
Nice strikes from Mendiola there.
Mendiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendiola winds up and cracks Volyas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Volyas is rocked!
Mendiola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volyas is still in real trouble! Can Mendiola finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Volyas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Volyas seems to have recovered his senses.
Volyas is trying to stand up here but Mendiola is controlling him well. #T3#
Volyas is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabas Mendiola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volyas tries to kick Mendiola off but Mendiola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volyas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendiola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volyas can do to turn this around?
Mendiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendiola scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Vadim Volyas's cut even more.
Mendiola stops Volyas from getting back to his feet.
Mendiola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volyas is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Volyas has hold of Mendiola's hands but Mendiola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volyas pushes Mendiola off looking to stand but Mendiola dives back in and keeps control.
Volyas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendiola is keen to just control but Volyas is a slippery customer.
Volyas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volyas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Vadim Volyas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vadim Volyas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: TOF 124
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1#
Parrish moves out of range as Burlaka strikes.
Jab, jab by Burlaka - just one landing.
Parrish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parrish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Parrish.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parrish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parrish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Burlaka both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parrish misses with a shot to the body
and Burlaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Burlaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parrish loads up on a big right hand but Burlaka slips the punch.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Parrish avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A jab from Parrish misses.
Parrish throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Parrish connects with a single shot there.
Parrish shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka lands with a hook. Parrish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burlaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burlaka misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Parrish misses.
Burlaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burlaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burlaka avoids the body shot from Parrish.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parrish throws a sloppy body shot
and Burlaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka misses with a straight left.
Parrish misses with a wild body shot.
Parrish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Burlaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Parrish misses the target.
Burlaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parrish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Parrish saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Parrish misses.
Burlaka works the jab nicely.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Burlaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parrish misses with a straight right.
Burlaka misses with a left hand
and Parrish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka slips under a jab from Parrish.
Burlaka connects with a body shot.
Burlaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parrish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Burlaka cracks Parrish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burlaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parrish takes a swing at Burlaka's ribcage but misses.
Parrish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burlaka tries to move into range but Parrish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parrish on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parrish thuds his right hand into Burlaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!
Burlaka walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Parrish swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Parrish!
After the fight, Barry Parrish was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Hicks takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.#CL2#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Hicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Hicks into the cage.#T2#
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicks keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks wants to stall.
Hicks tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Hicks pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Hicks has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicks.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.#T3#
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hicks won't allow it. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Hicks wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Hicks wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egor Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Kuznetsov sets himself, and Hicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuznetsov avoids it this time.
Hicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hicks gets a double leg takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks slips under a jab.#T2#
Kuznetsov cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Hicks misses.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks slips under a jab.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Hicks clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hicks rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks. #TD2#
Hicks has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hicks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Hicks dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
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 Egor Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Hicks.
Donk. Hicks catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Hicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Clive Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Hicks sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Hicks tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Volyas with the inside leg kick.
Knightley cracks Volyas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Volyas looks to move away, Knightley throws a big counter combo but Volyas just gets out of the way.
Volyas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knightley counters with a left to the body.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Volyas misses with a body kick.
Knightley avoids a kick to the body.
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volyas throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Knightley connects with an inside leg kick.
Volyas throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volyas moves away.#T1#
Volyas throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Volyas throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Volyas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knightley's head.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knightley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volyas cracks Knightley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volyas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knightley lands a jab to the head.
Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knightley misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knightley backing up. Knightley nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination!
Knightley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
A head kick misses from Volyas.
Knightley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volyas. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley throws a big counter combination but Volyas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volyas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volyas scrambles back to his feet.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas misses with a wild combination.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volyas. That did some damage!
Volyas feints a jab promting Knightley to slip. Volyas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knightley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Volyas misses its intended target. #T3#
Volyas walks into a straight right hand from Knightley.
Volyas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volyas throws a hook to the side of Knightley's head but Knightley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volyas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knightley eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knightley lands with a hook. Volyas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volyas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Knightley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Knightley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas.#T4#
Knightley misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a looping left.
Knightley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knightley throws the kick towards the body but Volyas avoids it.
Volyas throws a right and a left that Knightley avoids nicely.
Volyas takes one to the side of the head.
Volyas tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Knightley misses.
Volyas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volyas checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Volyas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Volyas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volyas moves out of range as Knightley throws a body kick.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Volyas moves out of range.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Volyas throws a leg kick
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley 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.
Volyas throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knightley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vadim Volyas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Knightley misses.
Volyas cracks Knightley with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Knightley fails to land with a series of punches.
Knightley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volyas.
Volyas unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volyas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knightley.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knightley.
Volyas throws a lazy uppercut
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
Knightley 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.
Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volyas is looking to land body kicks.
Knightley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knightley duly obliges. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Knightley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas misses with a straight right.
Knightley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Knightley thuds a left hand into Volyas's body.
A big right from Volyas misses.
Volyas tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knightley misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knightley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knightley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volyas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volyas.
Volyas scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ender Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Volyas misses with a right hand
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volyas throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Volyas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knightley in his tracks.
Knightley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knightley takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Knightley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volyas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volyas throws a nice head kick!
Volyas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.
Knightley swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Vadim Volyas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knightley throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knightley keeps control of Volyas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volyas wants to break free but Knightley has control. #BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch.
Volyas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knightley will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Knightley pushes Volyas up against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knightley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knightley tries to work over Volyas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volyas is trying to break the clinch but Knightley is controlling him.
Volyas is looking to break free of the clinch but Knightley has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Volyas tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knightley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Knightley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knightley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Volyas throws a right hand that Knightley ducks under and follows up with a left that Knightley also avoids with ease.
Volyas lands a head kick!
Knightley tries to clinch but Volyas moves out of range. #CL2#
Volyas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Knightley.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley thumps Volyas with a low kick.
Knightley lands with a cross.
Volyas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volyas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knightley will feel that in the morning.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Volyas.
Nice defenses there by Volyas.
Knightley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volyas takes a step back to recover.
Volyas throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley is looking for a counter combo.
Volyas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volyas looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Volyas lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Knightley thuds his shin into the meat of Volyas's side.
Knightley is looking to chop away at Volyas's legs.
Knightley misses with a body shot
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knightley backing up. Knightley nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley tries to clinch but Volyas moves out of range. #T2#
Knightley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knightley throws a wild body kick that Volyas sees coming a mile off.
Knightley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volyas.
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!
Knightley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knightley throws a low kick but Volyas avoids it.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Volyas checks a low kick from Knightley.#CL#
Knightley has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volyas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Volyas.#CL#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Knightley keeps control of Volyas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Volyas manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Knightley clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Nice body punch from Knightley - that landed with a thud.
Volyas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Volyas lands but Knightley takes it in his stride.
Volyas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volyas unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knightley moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volyas.
A low kick from Knightley misses
and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target.
Volyas scores with a nice body kick.
Volyas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knightley. Knightley obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knightley - that will leave a mark!
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Knightley counters with a quick kick to the body but Volyas blocks it.#T4#
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley avoids the head kick by Volyas.
It looked like Knightley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knightley counters with an outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a two punch combination.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volyas avoids a kick to the body.
Volyas moves away from the strike by Knightley.
Knightley is looking to score with low kicks.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knightley.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Volyas jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Volyas.
I think Volyas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Marlin scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Osipov.
Marlin throws the left hand but Osipov avoids the punch easily.
Osipov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Osipov's head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marlin is fending him off so far but Osipov persists. Nope, Marlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Osipov slips a jab from Marlin.
Marlin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Osipov has control of the leg.
Marlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marlin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Osipov manages to mount him! #T1#
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osipov is landing with some decent strikes but Marlin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Osipov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Osipov has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Osipov prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marlin can't escape the position. #T2#
Osipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marlin hang on?
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Osipov with good strikes from the mount here!
Osipov lands with some strikes.
Marlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.#T3#
Marlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Osipov is staying active.
Marlin is in a horrible position here. Osipov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marlin really wants to buck Osipov off and get back to his feet.
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Osipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marlin?
Osipov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Osipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osipov unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Osipov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Marlin is rocked!#T4#
Marlin can't escape the position.
Osipov looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Osipov cracks Marlin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
After the fight, Fedor Osipov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Showgun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas jabs Showgun right on the nose. Showgun blinks but takes it well.
Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showgun shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volyas works over Showgun's head and body with a nice combination.
Volyas looks to land a combination but Showgun avoids it well.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volyas counters with a one-two to the body.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas lands with a cross.
Volyas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Showgun takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Volyas throws a big counter head kick but Showgun avoids it with no problem.
Volyas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Volyas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volyas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volyas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Showgun closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas pushes Showgun away with a front kick.
Volyas lands with a slapping head kick.
Showgun wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
The crowd cheers as Showgun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volyas doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun motions for Volyas to come forward. Showgun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Volyas.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas. #T2#
Volyas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Showgun is looking to clinch but Volyas is avoiding it.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Showgun.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas tries to get set, Showgun tries to push him back and clinch up but Volyas manages to avoid the attempt.
Volyas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Volyas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Showgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.#T3#
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Volyas had a free shot at his head there.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas looks to land a combination. Showgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a leg kick but Volyas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Showgun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas lands a body shot.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volyas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Showgun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Showgun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Showgun blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Showgun is looking to counter the offense by Volyas and move into the clinch.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Volyas thuds a left hand into Showgun's body.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volyas but Volyas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Showgun looks for the body kick but Volyas saw that one coming. #T1#
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Showgun backing away here, and Volyas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas backs away, Showgun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas lands with a hook. Showgun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Showgun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas.
Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Volyas.
Showgun misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Volyas. Beautiful body shot.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showgun lands a high kick!
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volyas lands a high kick!
Volyas thows a body kick. Showgun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Volyas.
Showgun takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Showgun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Showgun. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Showgun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Showgun has a couple of punches blocked by Volyas.
Showgun tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it. #BC#
Showgun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Showgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas with a jab.
Showgun darts in trying to clinch
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun. #CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch.
Showgun lands a body shot.
Showgun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Showgun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Showgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Volyas avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Volyas lands a head kick. Showgun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
Showgun tries to clinch up
and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volyas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Showgun misses
and Volyas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Showgun backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Showgun. #CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showgun moves forwards but Volyas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Showgun swinging wildly here.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Showgun fails with the takedown.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volyas scores with a kick to the body.
Volyas blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volyas throws a front kick that sends Showgun stumbling back into the cage.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Showgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Showgun wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volyas tries to avoid it but Showgun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volyas to the ground. Volyas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas moves away
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun.
Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination!
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volyas connects with a single shot there.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showgun.
Showgun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volyas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Showgun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Volyas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas 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.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas throws a series of strikes that have Showgun backpedaling. #CL#
Showgun has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Showgun was looking to counter with a kick there.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showgun back to the cage. Volyas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showgun connects with a high kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volyas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bean backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Bean manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBean.#T2#
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Bean's midsection.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Bean right on the button with a cross.
Bean defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination. #T3#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a good jab.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Bean misses
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean scores with a spinning back kick!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Bean clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bean tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bean is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Bean into the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kuznetsov sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bean takes one to the chin there.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Bean's head back.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bean throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Egor Kuznetsov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Osipov dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Cunningham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Osipov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osipov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cunningham 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.
Osipov slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham slips under a jab from Osipov.
Osipov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cunningham lands with a right hand.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Osipov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham wants to control but Osipov postures up.
Osipov 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.#T2#
Osipov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cunningham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osipov cracks Cunningham with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cunningham struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cunningham wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Osipov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cunningham's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cunningham is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Osipov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Osipov!
In his post fight interview, Fedor Osipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka scores with a jab.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Andrade catches Burlaka right on the button with a cross.
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burlaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Decent striking displayed by Burlaka there.
Burlaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
We've been hearing reports that Burlaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Andrade misses. #T1#
Burlaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Burlaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burlaka doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Andrade looks to move away, Burlaka throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade. #T2#
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Burlaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burlaka ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrade backs up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes one to the chin there.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burlaka moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Burlaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Burlaka moves away and avoids it.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burlaka. Burlaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burlaka momentarily.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade scores with a one two! Burlaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Andrade backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka misses with a straight right.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka lands with a right hand. #T4#
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Burlaka moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Burlaka.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Burlaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5#
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burlaka counters with a left to the body.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Burlaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burlaka lands with a right hand.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burlaka misses the target.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination. #T6#
A nice combination there by Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burlaka.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Burlaka breaks from the clinch.
Andrade slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Andrade wants to counter the offense by Burlaka and move into the clinch position.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Burlaka's ribs.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Burlaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T7#
Burlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Andrade. #BC#
Burlaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burlaka.
Burlaka feints a jab promting Andrade to slip. Burlaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Andrade misses with a double jab. #T8#
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Burlaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burlaka in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Burlaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!#T9#
Burlaka is aggressively charging in as Andrade backs up avoiding any damage. Andrade tosses out a jab and Burlaka runs right into it face first! Burlaka is out cold! Andrade dropped down on all fours and is barking in Burlaka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Andrade!
Our winner, Joey Andrade, 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: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dewire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dewire.
Volyas misses with a series of wild punches.
Dewire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volyas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dewire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volyas's guard.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire postures up and lands a big shot to Volyas's brow.
Dewire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volyas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire is working Volyas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dewire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volyas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dewire pushes down on Volyas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dewire trying to control the pace.
Volyas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Volyas is staying active underneath Dewire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volyas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dewire thows a huge punch but Volyas dodges it nicely.
Volyas is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dewire there.
Volyas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire 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.
Volyas is not content to let Dewire control the position.#SUB2#
Volyas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dewire. #T3##SUB2#
Dewire is working for a kimura but Volyas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire 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.
Dewire working the head and body with strikes.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire is looking for a kimura but Volyas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dewire to get the leverage.
Dewire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dewire is keen to just control but Volyas is a slippery customer.
Volyas wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Volyas has one foot on Dewire's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. Volyas fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Volyas keeps moving.
Dewire is pushing down on Volyas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volyas is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewire is nestled in close to Volyas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Dewire is trying for a kimura here. Volyas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dewire wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Dewire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka scores with a jab. Korhonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Burlaka breaks away
enabling Burlaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Korhonen looks to throw the jab but Burlaka is out of range.
Korhonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka slips a straight right by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a body shot.
Burlaka lunges at Korhonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korhonen's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Burlaka.
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Burlaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Burlaka's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korhonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burlaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Burlaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korhonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Burlaka.
Korhonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korhonen connects with a body shot that sends Burlaka's belly button to the back.
Burlaka lands with a nice combination. Korhonen backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Korhonen is rocked!
Burlaka cracks Korhonen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Korhonen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burlaka pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Korhonen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Osipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Savinov's guard.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Savinov keeps moving.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Savinov blocks nicely.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Savinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osipov is controlling him.
Osipov 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.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
Osipov throwing strikes but missing.
Osipov with a nice head shot there.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Osipov is working Savinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Savinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osipov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Osipov won't allow Savinov to get back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osipov stays in close to Savinov's body and controls the position.
Savinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osipov is controlling him. #T4#
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Osipov checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Savinov keeps moving.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Osipov manages to pass to side control.
Osipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savinov's head.
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T5##SUB#
Osipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osipov is keen to just control but Savinov is a slippery customer.
Osipov stops Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Savinov is having none of it.
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savinov taking some punishment here, with Osipov in his half guard.
Osipov working Savinov over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Osipov.
Osipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osipov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T6#
Osipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osipov. #ES2#
Savinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Savinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Osipov. Osipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Savinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osipov.
Osipov shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Savinov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Savinov misses #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savinov!
Osipov lands an elbow.
Osipov working the ground and pound but Savinov is defending the strikes.
Osipov prevents Savinov from escaping the position.
Osipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T7#
Savinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Osipov is controlling him well.#SUB#
Osipov has an Americana. Savinov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Osipov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Osipov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Osipov!
In his post fight interview, Fedor Osipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka misses with a looping left.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Maverick shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
Burlaka avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Maverick scores with a hook.
Burlaka cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burlaka connects with a body shot.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Maverick looks to land a right hand but Burlaka moved out of range.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burlaka blocks it well.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Burlaka manages to step out the way in time.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Burlaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook 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!
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts. #T2#
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burlaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maverick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick misses the jab.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burlaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maverick - the referee stops the clock and Burlaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maverick. Burlaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka lands a nice shot that snaps Maverick's head back.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Maverick.
Maverick throws a right hand that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the head.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burlaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!
Burlaka switches off momentarily and Maverick cracks him with a monster right hand! Burlaka topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Maverick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Maverick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Maverick!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Maverick gave a big smile as he said 'Davide Castaldi finally accepts a fight and gets his ass beat! Thanks for playing the game...'.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knapp eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knapp.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Volyas throws a head kick that Knapp semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Volyas moves away and avoids it.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volyas.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volyas. Volyas obviously looking to wear him down.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas lands a lovely overhand right.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Volyas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Volyas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knapp throws out the jab.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Volyas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
Volyas connects with a nice looking jab.
Volyas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp ducks right into an uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Volyas misses with a wild combination.
Volyas lands with a nice body kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Volyas lands with a nice combination. Knapp backs away looking to recover.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Knapp misses.
Volyas scores with a jab to the head.
Knapp misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Volyas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volyas misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knapp as he connects with a hook.
Volyas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Knapp takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Knapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Volyas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp misses with a right hand
and Knapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donavan Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knapp with a body shot.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volyas misses with a head kick.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volyas moves away.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Knapp misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Volyas works over Knapp's head and body with a nice combination.
Knapp misses with a body punch
and Volyas counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp dodges the punch combination from Volyas. #T4#
Knapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volyas. That one must have hurt.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range. #CL2#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Volyas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp has Volyas pressed against the cage, preventing Volyas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Volyas breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Volyas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volyas with a jab.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas connects with a right hand. Knapp shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volyas - that will leave a mark!
Knapp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volyas lands a two punch combo.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Volyas lands a jab.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knapp.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Knapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volyas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.
Volyas avoids the body shot from Knapp. #T1#
A cross from Volyas lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volyas - that will leave a mark!
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knapp takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Volyas lands a nice shot that snaps Knapp's head back.
Volyas lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volyas throws a good cross that connects.
Vadim Volyas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volyas!
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knapp misses the target.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knapp.
Volyas throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volyas.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Knapp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volyas throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Volyas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Volyas misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Volyas there.
Volyas moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
A combination from Volyas does no damage.
Knapp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Volyas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volyas.
Volyas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knapp throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volyas throws out a counter right but Knapp avoids it with no problem.
Knapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volyas counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volyas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volyas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Knapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Volyas does no damage.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volyas scores with a punch to the head.
Knapp misses with a shot to the body
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Volyas rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Volyas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volyas is breathing heavily.
A short left from Knapp. #BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volyas's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Knapp with a nice cross.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Volyas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Jab, jab by Volyas - just one landing.
Knapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volyas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Volyas's body.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Volyas lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Volyas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volyas lands a jab to Knapp's midsection.
Volyas feints and then cracks Knapp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knapp down.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volyas.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Knapp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volyas lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas slips under a jab.
Volyas doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Knapp is looking to counter punch.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas blocks a jab.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knapp defending well as Volyas loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp misses with a looping left.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas connects with a crisp jab.
Volyas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knapp misses with a body punch
enabling Volyas to counter with a crisp jab.
Knapp moves away from the strike by Volyas.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Volyas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.
Knapp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
A left lands for Volyas.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volyas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Volyas.#CL2#
Volyas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Donavan Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Volyas.
Knapp lands with a straight right. Volyas didn't see that one coming.
Volyas thuds his right hand into Knapp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Volyas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knapp. Knapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Volyas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volyas lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Volyas lands a body shot.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas avoids it easily.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Volyas scoring well with a low kick there.
Volyas lands with a nice body punch.
Knapp walks into a stiff left hand from Volyas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volyas.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knapp is looking to counter punch.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knapp misses with a body shot
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volyas!
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!
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Volyas tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Volyas misses the target. #T4#
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Volyas feints a jab promting Knapp to slip. Volyas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knapp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volyas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volyas scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp misses the jab.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Volyas's shoulder, as Volyas tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volyas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas!
A very excited looking Vadim Volyas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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