Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Taisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Khan.
Al Khan shoots in for a double leg but Taisumov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Khan throws a combination that misses
and Taisumov counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taisumov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taisumov pushes Al Khan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Khan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taisumov, who protects the arm well.
Taisumov tries to bench press Al Khan off him but Al Khan keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Taisumov is defending well. #SUB#
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Taisumov is defending well.
Taisumov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Al Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Taisumov seems to be working for a kimura but Al Khan defends the submission attempt.
Al Khan won't allow Taisumov to pass to mount.
Taisumov wants to stand up but Al Khan manages to regain full guard.
Taisumov wants to control from the top but Al Khan keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Taisumov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Al Khan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taisumov, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Khan is working Taisumov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Taisumov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Al Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taisumov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Taisumov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Taisumov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Al Khan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Khan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Taisumov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Khan stands up over Taisumov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Khan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taisumov's head.#SUB2#
Taisumov working for a triangle but Al Khan defends it easily.
Al Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Khan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Khan with a nice head shot there.
Al Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Khan stands up over Taisumov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Taisumov kicks Al Khan off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Taisumov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Al Khan with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taisumov.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Taisumov sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Al Khan backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Al Khan manages to avoid it all.
Al Khan fails with the takedown.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taisumov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Khan shoots for a takedown but Taisumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Khan.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but Taisumov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taisumov jabs Al Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Taisumov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Khan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Khan is defended easily by Taisumov.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Taisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Khan.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taisumov lands a two punch combo.
Al Khan shoots in and drives through. Taisumov sprawls well.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Taisumov counters with a left and a right that hurts Al Khan! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Taisumov jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Taisumov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Al Khan is now in Taisumov's guard. A big mistake from Taisumov there, giving up the dominant position!
Oh Al Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Al Khan drops back looking for a leg! Taisumov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taisumov manages to kick Al Khan off! Al Khan jumps back into Taisumov's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Taisumov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Taisumov.#SUB2#
Al Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Taisumov has his foot on Al Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Al Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taisumov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Khan's best efforts.#T2#
Taisumov is trying to stand up here but Al Khan is controlling him well. #SUB#
Taisumov is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan. #SUB2#
Taisumov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Khan 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.
Taisumov taking some punishment here, with Al Khan in his half guard. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but Taisumov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Khan to get the leverage.
Al Khan prevents Taisumov from improving his position.
Taisumov has hold of Al Khan's hands but Al Khan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taisumov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Khan is working away from the top position though.
Al Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taisumov tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.#T3#
Al Khan is nestled in close to Taisumov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Khan stops Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Al Khan there. #SUB#
Al Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Taisumov defends the submission attempt.
Taisumov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Khan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taisumov tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taisumov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Khan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Taisumov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Khan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Khan is looking to pass into half guard but Taisumov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taisumov is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Al Khan keeping full guard, as Taisumov tries to pass.
Al Khan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Taisumov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taisumov has managed to get both his arms back between Al Khan's legs - danger averted.
Taisumov trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Al Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
Taisumov trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Taisumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taisumov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taisumov duly obliges.
Al Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Khan dives in for a single leg takedown but Taisumov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taisumov throws a series of punches but Al Khan moves out of range.
Taisumov misses with a two punch combination.
Al Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Taisumov tries to sprawl but Al Khan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Al Khan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taisumov trying to hold on to Al Khan's head to control him but Al Khan postures up. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taisumov taking some punishment here, with Al Khan in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Al Khan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taisumov defends it well. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taisumov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Taisumov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taisumov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Taisumov looking for a triangle here. Al Khan is fighting it but it looks tight! Taisumov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Al Khan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Taisumov!
A relieved looking Maxim Taisumov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Gc 166
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Tiitti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taisumov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Tiitti clobbers Taisumov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiitti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Taisumov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Tiitti unleashes a big counter combination but Taisumov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tiitti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Taisumov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiitti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
It seemed like Tiitti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiitti throws a series of punches but Taisumov avoids them all with ease.
Tiitti throws a nice head kick!
Tiitti fails with the takedown.
As Tiitti looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo but Tiitti just gets out of the way.
Tiitti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.#T2#
Tiitti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Taisumov avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Tiitti looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo but Tiitti just gets out of the way.
Tiitti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiitti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taisumov back to the cage. Tiitti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Tiitti connects with a body shot that sends Taisumov's belly button to the back.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Tiitti throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely.
Tiitti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiitti with a nice cross.#T4#
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiitti is looking for the big counter here.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Tiitti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiitti throws a right hand that Taisumov ducks under and follows up with a left that Taisumov also avoids with ease.
Tiitti throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiitti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Tiitti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
That's time! Taisumov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taisumov misses with a hook
and Tiitti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taisumov walks into a jab.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Tiitti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Maxim Taisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiitti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Repa Tiitti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov connects with a right hand. Tiitti shakes it off.
Tiitti misses with a two punch combination.
As Tiitti looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo but Tiitti just gets out of the way.#T1#
Tiitti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taisumov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiitti counters with a three punch combo that has Taisumov backing up. Taisumov nods at Tiitti to acknowledge the strikes.
Tiitti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Tiitti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiitti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A punch combination from Tiitti misses.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiitti tries to bum rush Taisumov with a series of wild strikes but Taisumov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Taisumov misses with a combination
enabling Tiitti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiitti looks to land a combination. Taisumov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taisumov misses with an uppercut
and Tiitti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taisumov thinking.
Taisumov throws a body punch but Tiitti moves out of range. #T3#
Tiitti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiitti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiitti.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiitti.
Taisumov lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Tiitti lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiitti throws a combination that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
Taisumov throws a combination that misses
and Tiitti counters with a one-two to the body.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiitti.
Taisumov scores with a nice strike.
A head kick by Tiitti misses
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Tiitti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Repa Tiitti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taisumov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Taisumov backs off Tiitti throws a huge counter combo but Taisumov manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov scores with a body shot.
Tiitti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiitti misses with a combination #KD#
and Taisumov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Tiitti! #ROC#
Tiitti is rocked!#SUB#
Taisumov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tiitti is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Taisumov!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Taisumov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Tajko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taako Tajko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery throws a nice looking combination but Tajko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avery leaves Tajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avery is looking for a counter combo.
Tajko tries for a takedown but Avery circles away easily
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.
Avery throws a series of punches but Tajko avoids them all with ease.
Avery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Avery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery misses with the combination.
Avery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Avery leaves Tajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taako Tajko.
Tajko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tajko somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Avery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tajko dodges the punch combination from Avery.
Avery scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tajko tries for a takedown but Avery circles away easily
and Avery counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Avery slaps away a takedown attempt from Tajko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avery lands a jab.
Tajko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Avery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avery leaves Tajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Tajko is rocked!
Avery scores with a three punch combo!
Tajko is still on wobbly legs! Can Avery finish him?#T3#
Tajko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avery as he jumps to the side.
Avery seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tajko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avery.
Tajko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tajko looks to move away, Avery throws a big counter combo but Tajko just gets out of the way.
Avery closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tajko out cold! Tajko corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Avery!

Event: Gc 158
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Tisoaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tisoaka.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Taisumov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tisoaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Katuro Tisoaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taisumov sprawls well. Taisumov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tisoaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxim Taisumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tisoaka moves to clinch but Taisumov breaks away
and Taisumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Taisumov scores with a three punch combo!
Taisumov catches Tisoaka with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tisoaka forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Taisumov!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Taisumov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Avery drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mies can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.#SUB2#
Avery drops back looking for a leg! Mies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mies manages to kick Avery off! Avery jumps back into Mies's guard. #SUB#
Mies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avery postures up and lands a big shot to Mies's brow.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Mies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mies is looking for a triangle but Avery pushes his legs off easily.
Avery controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mies is refusing to be controlled, as Avery sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mies with the active half guard here but Avery passes nicely into side control.
Mies tries to buck Avery off but Avery is having none of it.
Mies is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Avery's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Avery moves into full mount! Mies won't be happy about that!
Mies regains half guard.#SUB2#
Avery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mies has managed to free his arm - good work.
Avery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Avery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Avery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avery. #T2##SUB#
Mies actively working from the bottom here.
Avery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Avery landing punches.
Avery trying to control but Mies is having none of it.
Mies bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Avery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Avery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mies defends it easily.#T3#
Avery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mies manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Avery advances position into side control!
Mies manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Mies wants to work for an arm triangle but Avery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mies is working for a submission of some sort.
Avery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mies's back!
Mies tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Avery working for the choke.
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!
Avery is punishing Mies with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mies is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Avery is working the ground and pound. Can Mies escape?
Avery keeps control of the position as Mies tries to break free. #SUB2#
Avery is cranking Mies's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mies! He's tightened the choke and Mies is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Avery!
The defeated Pit Mies had this to say: 'I will be back stronger!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1#
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Avery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avery.
Avery slips a jab from Hernandez.#TD2#
Avery shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Avery working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hernandez trying to remain calm as Avery controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Avery has an Americana. Hernandez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Avery is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Avery hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyson Avery!

Event: USFC 146
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Poe.
Poe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Taisumov defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Taisumov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taisumov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Taisumov ducks down to avoid it.
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Taisumov slips the punch.
Poe lunges at Taisumov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taisumov's hand.
Poe misses with a hook.
As Poe backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Poe manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov walks into a jab.
Poe dodges the punch combination from Taisumov.
Poe tries to bum rush Taisumov with a series of wild strikes but Taisumov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taisumov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taisumov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taisumov.
Poe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taisumov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taisumov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poe works over Taisumov's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poe.
It looks like Poe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Poe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Taisumov counters with a crisp one two that drops Poe! Taisumov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Poe to his feet! Poe is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Poe is rocked!
Taisumov slips under a jab.
Oh Poe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe connects with a leg kick. Taisumov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Poe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poe.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poe seems to have got his legs back now.
Taisumov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poe doesn't seem bothered though.
Taisumov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taisumov was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
Taisumov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Taisumov moves away and avoids it.
Poe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Taisumov avoids the body shot from Poe.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Poe throws a body shot but no joy.
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Taisumov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taisumov moves out of range of the strikes.
Poe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poe misses with a straight left.
Taisumov throws out a counter right but Poe avoids it with no problem.
Poe throws a big shot that misses.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Taisumov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taisumov avoids the body shot from Poe.
Poe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poe throws a right hand that misses
and Taisumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taisumov dodges the punch combination from Poe. #T3#
Poe throws a body punch but Taisumov moves out of range.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Taisumov moved out of range.
Poe scores with a shot to the body.
Poe throws a one two combo.
Poe misses with a straight right.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Poe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Poe.
Poe works Taisumov's body with a nice hook.
Taisumov works Poe's body with a nice hook.
Taisumov swings for the body but Poe moves out of range.
Poe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poe duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Poe.#T4#
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poe throws a lazy uppercut
and Taisumov counters with a left and a right that stings Poe.
Taisumov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taisumov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poe tries to bum rush Taisumov with a series of wild strikes but Taisumov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Taisumov.
Taisumov staying out of range there.
Poe cracks Taisumov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taisumov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poe throws a big shot that misses.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poe throws a right hand that misses
and Taisumov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poe punishes Taisumov's body with a nice straight punch.
Poe misses with a hook.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Taisumov dodges the punch combination from Poe.
A nice side step and Taisumov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taisumov misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taisumov was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Poe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taisumov's head backwards.
Poe scores with a three punch combo!
Taisumov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Poe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe lands with a hook. Taisumov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poe. Taisumov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taisumov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poe misses with a left hand
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Taisumov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poe thumps Taisumov with a low kick.
Poe misses with a looping left.
Poe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poe throws an off balance right hand
and Taisumov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poe cracks Taisumov with a good jab.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Taisumov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taisumov lands with a right that hurts Poe. Poe looks to clinch but Taisumov throws a short knee that drops Poe. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Maxim Taisumov!
Maxim Taisumov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Taisumov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taisumov misses with a right hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Taisumov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taisumov on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Taisumov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero moves away from the strike by Taisumov.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taisumov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero scores with a one two! Taisumov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Romero jabs Taisumov right on the nose. Taisumov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taisumov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taisumov throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely. #T3#
Taisumov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Taisumov backs away looking to recover.
Taisumov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero digs a good body shot into Taisumov's ribs.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Taisumov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a body punch but Taisumov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Taisumov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Taisumov backpedaling.
Romero throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Taisumov.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Taisumov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Romero.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taisumov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taisumov moves out of range of the body kick.
Taisumov throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Taisumov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taisumov staying out of range there.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Taisumov.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taisumov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romero has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov throws a big shot that misses.
Taisumov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romero.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Taisumov off the cage and back into range.
Romero jabs Taisumov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero takes a swing at Taisumov's ribcage but misses.
Taisumov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero swinging wildly here.
As Romero backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov slips under a jab from Romero.
As Romero backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taisumov tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Romero digs a good body shot into Taisumov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Taisumov misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taisumov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taisumov! But no joy.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Romero connects with a jab.
Taisumov misses with a left hand
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Taisumov moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Taisumov misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Romero!
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
As Taisumov looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Taisumov just gets out of the way.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Taisumov backpedaling.
Romero lands with a hook. Taisumov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taisumov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero throws a counter high kick but Taisumov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taisumov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero thows a body kick. Taisumov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Romero will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Taisumov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taisumov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Romero throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taisumov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taisumov scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Taisumov both land. Nice combination.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero lands a jab to Taisumov's midsection.#T2#
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Romero looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Romero.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Taisumov throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Taisumov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Taisumov misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a body kick.
Taisumov slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romero!
Taisumov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero works over Taisumov's head and body with a nice combination.
Taisumov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
As Aquiles Romero got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: waiting for the boss to contract me at 145 division'.

Event: USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Lopetus swings for the body but Taisumov moves out of range.
Lopetus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Taisumov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopetus.
Lopetus thuds his shin into the meat of Taisumov's side.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Lopetus lands a nice shot that snaps Taisumov's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Taisumov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taisumov.
Lopetus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with an open hand slap.#T1#
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Lopetus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taisumov.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taisumov.
Taisumov defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
As Lopetus backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taisumov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taisumov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taisumov misses with a looping right.
Taisumov misses with the combination. #T2#
Lopetus cracks a nice hook into Taisumov's ribs.
Taisumov walks into a stiff left hand from Lopetus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov away with a front kick.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopetus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lopetus closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Lopetus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taisumov.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Taisumov.
Lopetus lands a nice uppercut.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice body shot.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taisumov.#T3#
Lopetus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopetus is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taisumovs head.
A short right from Lopetus on the inside.
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Lopetus lands a left hand.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus won't allow it.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taisumov looks winded!
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopetus gets through Taisumov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopetus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Taisumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Lopetus as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Taisumov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopetus stays in close to Taisumov's body and controls the position.
Lopetus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopetus tries to clinch up
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Taisumov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Lopetus avoids nicely.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taisumov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Lopetus jabs Taisumov right on the nose. Taisumov blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Lopetus backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Lopetus lands.
That kick from Lopetus tenderised Taisumov's leg. Taisumov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taisumov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Taisumov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taisumov avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Taisumov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keijo Lopetus is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Taisumov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taisumov. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Taisumov looks to move away, Lopetus throws a big counter combo but Taisumov just gets out of the way.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Taisumov's body.
Lopetus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
Lopetus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopetus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taisumov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopetus - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopetus. #T3##CL#
Lopetus forces Taisumov back against the cage and clinches.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopetus lands a nice shot to the body.
Taisumov is breathing heavily.
Lopetus lands a left hand.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the side of Taisumov's head.
Lopetus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopetus is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopetus to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopetus scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Lopetus is working Taisumov over against the cage.
Taisumov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopetus walks away with a smile on his face. Taisumov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopetus lands with a nice body kick.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Taisumov off balance momentarily.
Lopetus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taisumov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taisumov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopetus with a body shot.
Lopetus lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Lopetus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
That's time! Lopetus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taisumov! But no joy.
Lopetus scores with a jab. Taisumov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopetus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taisumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopetus. Lopetus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taisumov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopetus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taisumov. That did some damage!
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Lopetus lands a head kick!
Lopetus lands a head kick. Taisumov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#
Taisumov is rocked!
Taisumov walks into a left hand.
Taisumov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopetus finish him?#CL#
Lopetus has closed the distance and engaged Taisumov in a clinch.
Taisumov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopetus smiles and moves away.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Taisumov off balance momentarily.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov seems to have recovered his senses.
Taisumov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus connects with a body shot that sends Taisumov's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lopetus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Taisumov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Taisumov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lopetus.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice body shot.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Good body shot from Lopetus.
A nice left hand lands by Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov against the cage. Lopetus is working some dirty boxing. Lopetus pushes off with a quick right hook! Taisumov goes down! Taisumov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lopetus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Havoc Rebirth
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Flux scores with a kick to the body.
De Vos misses with a few strikes there.
Flux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Flux connects with a leg kick. De Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flux punishes De Vos's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Flux. #CL2#
Flux has managed to clinch.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Flux is leaning against De Vos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flux misses with a knee to the head.
Flux digs a right hand underneath De Vos's ribcage. De Vos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vos's efforts to push away.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but De Vos avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
Flux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux. #T1#
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
De Vos is trying to force a seperation but Flux has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Flux.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Vos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Vos tries to break the clinch but Flux is controlling the position.
Flux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flux lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
Flux lands a body punch.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux. #TD2#
Flux pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Flux wants to sweep here but De Vos controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flux has his foot on De Vos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vos works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Flux is working an open guard so De Vos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Vos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flux falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Vos counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Voss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Vos missing with a left hand there. Flux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonas De Vos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flux thuds a left hand into De Vos's body.
Flux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Flux digs a good hook to De Vos's body.
Flux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Vos's calf.#TD2#
Flux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Vos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vos keeping moving, preventing Flux from controlling successfully.
De Vos wants to stand up but Flux is controlling him. #ES#
De Vos has his feet on Flux's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Vos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flux.
A good leg kick by Flux.
Flux's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Vos under the eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flux cracks the inside of De Vos's front leg.
Flux scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flux.
De Vos misses with an uppercut.
Flux looks to clinch
letting De Vos counter with a right hand.
De Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flux.
Flux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vos rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Flux drives through and clinches with De Vos against the cage.
De Vos takes a shot to the head.
Flux keeps control of De Vos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Vos is looking to break free of the clinch but Flux has double underhooks.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux prevents De Vos from breaking the clinch.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as De Vos controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Flux dominated that round.
That's time! De Vos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Flux gets a clinch.
Flux is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
De Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vos is trying to break free.
Flux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flux lands a shoulder strike.
Flux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Vos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flux can turn it around.
De Vos working hard to break the clinch.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Flux.
Dante Flux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux just leaning against De Vos, taking a breather.
De Vos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flux is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Flux.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Vos backwards. #T1#
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Flux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flux is trying to pull guard but De Vos has him pressed against the cage.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Flux is controlling him.
Flux is working De Vos over against the cage.
De Vos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flux tries to land knees in the clinch but De Vos avoids the damage to the body.
Flux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flux tries a body shot but De Vos blocks it.
Flux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Flux. #T2#
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux.
Flux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Voss head.
Flux lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Vos backwards.
De Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vos being controlled against the cage.
Flux slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Flux.
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!
Flux lands a hook that snaps the head of De Vos backwards.
De Vos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Flux lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Flux leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Flux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Vos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Flux misses.
Flux scores with a head kick.
Dante Flux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flux.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Vos as he jumps to the side.
De Vos misses with a wild combination.
De Vos tries to bum rush Flux with a series of wild strikes but Flux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Flux connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flux.
Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flux. That's going to slow De Vos down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Flux lands but De Vos takes it in his stride.
De Vos throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Flux counters by clinching up.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Vos's elbow.
Flux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Vos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. De Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Flux looks to move away, De Vos throws a big counter combo but Flux just gets out of the way.
De Vos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flux.
Flux blocks a jab.
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
As De Vos backs off Flux throws a huge counter combo but De Vos manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Flux.
Flux connects with a leg kick. De Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Vos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Vos misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
De Vos misses with a combination
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flux throws a head kick but De Vos moves out of range.
De Vos throwing a counter right hand but Flux manages to avoid it.
De Vos misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Flux lands a head kick!
De Vos looks to throw the jab but Flux is out of range.
Flux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flux slips a jab and a cross from De Vos.
Flux scores with a push kick.
Flux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flux cracks the inside of De Vos's front leg.
Flux throws a head kick that De Vos semi-blocks. #T2#
Flux throws a head kick that De Vos semi-blocks. #ROC2#
De Vos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flux.
Flux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Vos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Vos avoids the body shot from Flux.
De Vos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flux throws a leg kick which misses De Vos's front leg but catches the back leg as De Vos tries to avoid it.
Flux thuds his shin into the meat of De Vos's side.
Flux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vos.
Flux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Vos on the side of the head.
Flux misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like De Vos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flux.#T3#
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Flux is controlling him.
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flux lands a nice uppercut.
Flux avoiding damage.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Dante Flux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Vos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
Flux tries a body shot but De Vos blocks it. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Flux as the two fighters clinch.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux.
Flux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Vos is trying to push Flux away but Flux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vos prevents the takedown attempt.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flux 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!

Event: USFC 126
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Taisumov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick that sends Taisumov stumbling back into the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taisumov avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taisumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taisumov moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
We've been told by Taisumov's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molovgomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taisumov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Nice shot by Taisumov.#CUT#
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taisumov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab from Taisumov.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov 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 Taisumov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taisumov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov feints and then cracks Taisumov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taisumov down.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Molovgomedov throws a hook but Taisumov blocks it.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taisumov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab and a cross from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Molovgomedov moves into range and clinches up with Taisumov.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molovgomedov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molovgomedov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Taisumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Molovgomedov manages to break the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Taisumov scores with a four punch combination!
Molovgomedov wants to slow Taisumov down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Taisumov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Taisumov's shoulder, as Taisumov tries to avoid the shot.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Taisumov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
Taisumov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taisumov moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Molovgomedov looks to land a left hand but Taisumov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Molovgomedov catches Taisumov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molovgomedov cracks the inside of Taisumov's front leg.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Molovgomedov misses with an uppercut
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Molovgomedov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taisumov moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Molovgomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Taisumov gets tackled into the cage by Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov maintains the clinch.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov won't allow it.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taisumov's elbow.
Molovgomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Molovgomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Taisumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a nice looking combination but Taisumov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Taisumov sets himself, and Molovgomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Taisumov avoids it this time.#T1#
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Molovgomedov.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taisumov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molovgomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Maxim Taisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Molovgomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Taisumov does no damage.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Molovgomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molovgomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Taisumov keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Taisumov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molovgomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Taisumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molovgomedov slips a jab and a cross from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice body kick.
Molovgomedov slips a jab from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Molovgomedov tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taisumov's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Taisumov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molovgomedov lands a nice hook to Taisumov's body. Taisumov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taisumov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.#T4#
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Molovgomedov does it's job there.
Taisumov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taisumov feints a jab promting Molovgomedov to slip. Taisumov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Molovgomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Molovgomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Molovgomedov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov is looking to counter punch.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taisumov takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Taisumov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taisumov moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taisumov on the side of the head.
Taisumov lands a head shot.
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Taisumov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molovgomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Taisumov.
Molovgomedov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Taisumov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
Taisumov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molovgomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taisumov moves away.
Taisumov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook. Taisumov ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely.
Taisumov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Taisumov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Molovgomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Taisumov 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taisumov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molovgomedov can pounce on him.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Molovgomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Taisumov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taisumov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taisumov's head backwards.
Molovgomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov misses with a looping right.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Molovgomedov misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taisumov checks it well.
Riley Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molovgomedov dips to his left and cracks Taisumov with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Molovgomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molovgomedov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Molovgomedov!

Event: GFC 57: Hoyce vs Horse 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Varner shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from De Vos as Varner shoots in.#TD2#
Varner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Vos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Vos wants to stand but Varner is controlling the position.
De Vos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
De Vos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
De Vos breaks from the clinch.
Jamie Varner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Vos avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Varner shoots for a double leg takedown but De Vos sprawls well. He's pushed Varner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Vos throws a big counter combination but Varner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Vos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Vos wants it to stay on the feet.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Vos throws a right hand that Varner ducks under and follows up with a left that Varner also avoids with ease.
Varner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Vos swivels and escapes.#T2#
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Vos sprawls well. De Vos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from De Vos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varner fails with the takedown.
Varner shoots in for a double leg but De Vos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and De Vos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Vos tries to avoid it but Varner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Vos to the ground. De Vos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Vos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from De Vos. No joy for Varner on that attempt.
Varner shoots in looking for a takedown. De Vos tries to sprawl out of it but Varner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Vos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Varner misses with a takedown
and De Vos counters with a left and a right that stings Varner.
Varner finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under De Vos's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Varner falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas De Vos!
A relieved looking Jonas De Vos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GFC 52: Bailey vs Hampton
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Fest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Vos.
Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by De Vos's head coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Vos takes a swing at Fest's ribcage but misses.
De Vos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vos misses with a combination
and Fest counters with a nice body shot.
De Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest.#T1#
Fest missing with a left hand there. De Vos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Vos throws a big counter combination but Fest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Vos throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Fest counters by moving into the clinch.
Fest avoiding damage.
Fest misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Vos tries to break free but Fest pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fest.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him.
De Vos has had enough of the clinch but Fest keeps him there for the moment.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but De Vos avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fest.
Fest pushes De Vos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fest leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fest tries a body shot but De Vos blocks it.
Fest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fest lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fest manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Vos is trying to break free.
Fest lands a damaging elbow.
Fest digs a right hand into De Vos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Vos's gas tank.
De Vos is trying to push Fest away but Fest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fest connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Vos's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Vos or not.
Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
De Vos being controlled against the cage.
De Vos tries to break the clinch but Fest is controlling the position.
Fest gets through De Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fest misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fest tries to stall but De Vos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fest has De Vos pushed against the cage.
Fest misses with the head strike.
Fest lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
De Vos takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vos's efforts to push away.
Fest landing knees to the head.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fest leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest.
Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by De Vos.
Fest has De Vos pressed against the cage, preventing De Vos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Vos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vos takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Vos is looking to break free of the clinch but Fest has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fun Fest dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fest just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Fest misses its intended target.
A combination from De Vos does no damage.
Fest connects with a single shot there.
Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Fest instigates a clinch.
De Vos takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fest working aggressively here.
Fest landing knees to the body.
De Vos letting Fest take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Fest.
A shot in the inside from Fest. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vos.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Vos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fest gets through De Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fest just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vos's brow.
De Vos wants to break free but Fest has control.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him.
De Vos is trying to force a seperation but Fest has the dominant position.
Fun Fest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fest works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Vos is trying to break free.
De Vos takes an elbow to the temple.
Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fest fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fest misses with a body punch.
De Vos is trying to break free.
De Vos blocks an uppercut.
De Vos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fest scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fest throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Vos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fest has De Vos pressed against the cage, preventing De Vos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Vos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Vos's elbow.
Fest lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fest obliges.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest has him pressed against the cage.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Fest. #T3#
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Fest.
Fest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vos's efforts to push away.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest has him pressed against the cage.
De Vos is trying to push Fest away but Fest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest prevents De Vos from breaking the clinch.
De Vos tries to break the clinch but Fest is controlling the position.
Fest stalls.
Fest displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Vos up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fest - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Fest's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
De Vos wants to break free but Fest has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
De Vos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Vos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fest.
Fest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fest throws an overhand right that lands on De Vos's shoulder, as De Vos tries to avoid the shot.
De Vos appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Vos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fun Fest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Vos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fest counter with a right hand.
De Vos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Fun Fest has been cut.
De Vos swinging wildly here.
De Vos misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jonas De Vos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
De Vos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Vos misses with a series of wild punches.
Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vos throws out the jab.
De Vos misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely.
De Vos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fest is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Fest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vos manages to avoid it.
Fest fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Vos throws a big counter combination but Fest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fest lands an overhand right.
Fest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Vos.
Fun Fest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fest scores with a jab to the head.
De Vos misses with a double jab.
Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
De Vos misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Fest counters by clinching up.
Fest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Vos backwards.
Fest scores with a shot to the side of De Vos's head.
Fest misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vos wants to break free but Fest has control.
Fest is trying to maintain a safe position but De Vos gets an underhook and turns Fest into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Fest is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Vos working hard to break the clinch.
Fest has De Vos pressed against the cage, preventing De Vos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
Fest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
De Vos has had enough of the clinch but Fest keeps him there for the moment.
De Vos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Vos is trying to push Fest away but Fest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Fest fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Fest scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fest landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fest has him pressed against the cage.
Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fest stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Vos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vos.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jonas De Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fun Fest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fest gets through De Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fun Fest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fest 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fun Fest!
Fun Fest looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'.

Event: HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Taisumov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taisumov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kamphmann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kamphmann missing with a left hand there. Taisumov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taisumov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kamphmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamphmann takes a swing at Taisumov's ribcage but misses.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamphmann looks to land a right hand but Taisumov moved out of range.
Taisumov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Kamphmann.
Kamphmann looks to land a left hand but Taisumov moved out of range nicely.
Kamphmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taisumov counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamphmann. Taisumov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamphmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taisumov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamphmann misses with a low kick as Taisumov jumps back.
A punch combination from Kamphmann misses.
Taisumov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamphmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamphmann throws a combination that misses
and Taisumov counters with a left and a right that stings Kamphmann. #T1#
Taisumov moves out of range as Kamphmann strikes.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov throws a one two combo.
Diedrich Kamphmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamphmann misses with a wild combination.
Taisumov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taisumov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taisumov walks into a stiff left hand from Kamphmann.
A big left from Kamphmann misses.
Taisumov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Kamphmann.
Kamphmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taisumovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamphmann throws a series of punches but Taisumov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Taisumov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamphmann throws a leg kick
letting Taisumov counter with a right hand.
Kamphmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taisumov.
Kamphmann connects with a crisp jab.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Kamphmann misses with a two punch combination.
Kamphmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamphmann scores with a one two! Taisumov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Taisumov is rocked!
Taisumov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kamphmann comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Taisumov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Taisumov was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diedrich Kamphmann!
A relieved looking Diedrich Kamphmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Taisumov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taisumov misses with a straight left.
Taisumov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boxer scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Boxer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Boxer fakes the leg kick and cracks Taisumov in the body.
Taisumov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boxer scores with a body shot.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
It seemed like Taisumov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Taisumov checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Boxer. #CL#
Boxer instigates a clinch.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer lands a right hand.
Boxer presses Taisumov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taisumov jumps guard but Boxer stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Boxer holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
Taisumov takes an elbow to the temple.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxer is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Boxer won't allow it.
Boxer lands an elbow inside.
Taisumov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taisumov jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taisumovs head.
Taisumov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxer walks away with a smile on his face. Taisumov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Boxer lands a big head kick that sends Taisumov tumbling to the mat! Boxer takes a step backwards and waves Taisumov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Taisumov is rocked!#CL#
Boxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taisumov is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxer finish him?
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Taisumov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer. #CUT#
That has opened up Maxim Taisumov's cut even more.
Taisumov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taisumov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxer smiles and moves away. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Boxer.
Taisumov misses with a combination #CL#
and Boxer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boxer.
Taisumov seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taisumov looks winded!
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Taisumov's head.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Taisumov in his tracks for a moment.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Boxer lands an elbow just above Taisumov 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Maxim Taisumov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boxer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Taisumov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boxer is unloading with more strikes now! Taisumov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Kick Boxer 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: HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Taisumov looks to land a combination but Rustandi avoids it well.
Rustandi swinging wildly here.
Taisumov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rustandi swings widly with a right hand
and Taisumov counters with a two punch combo.
Rustandi throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rustandi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rustandi misses with a combination
enabling Taisumov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rustandi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Rustandi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rustandi thows a body kick. Taisumov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rustandi throws a right hand that misses
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Rustandi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rustandi tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Rustandi.
Taisumov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Rustandi misses with a looping right.
Taisumov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taisumov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rustandi throws an overhand right that lands on Taisumov's shoulder, as Taisumov tries to avoid the shot.
Taisumov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rustandi circles away quickly and effectively.
Taisumov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rustandi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taisumov just misses with a punch to the body.
Taisumov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rustandi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rustandi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rustandi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rustandi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dede Rustandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rustandi throws a sloppy head kick and Taisumov moves out of range easily.
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!
Rustandi misses with a straight left.
Rustandi throws a lazy uppercut
and Taisumov counters with a nice body shot.
Taisumov misses with the combination. #T2#
Rustandi throws a jab but it's blocked by Taisumov.
Taisumov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rustandi eats them both and turns towards Taisumov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rustandi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taisumov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taisumov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rustandi throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Rustandi clinches.
Rustandi tries to work over Taisumov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rustandi swings wildly with an uppercut but Taisumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rustandi struggles to land a body shot inside as Taisumov controls his hands.
Taisumov blocks a body shot from Rustandi.
Rustandi throws an elbow but it misses.
Taisumov can't break the clinch. #T3#
Rustandi lands a right hand.
Rustandi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taisumov blocking some punches.
Rustandi throws an elbow that misses.
Taisumov blocks an elbow strike.
Rustandi misses with some punches.
Taisumov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rustandi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taisumov avoids it.
Rustandi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rustandi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Taisumov does no damage.
Rustandi lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Rustandi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Rustandi.
Rustandi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rustandi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rustandi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rustandi thuds a left hand into Taisumov's body.
Taisumov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rustandi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rustandi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rustandi rushes Taisumov with punches - Taisumov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Taisumov goes down! Rustandi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dede Rustandi!
After winning the bout, Dede Rustandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Prestige FC 56: Ketto
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Taisumov. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Taisumov's head.
Taisumov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taisumov as Ryan shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Taisumov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Taisumov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taisumov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taisumov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Taisumov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Taisumov tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ryan has his foot on Taisumov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taisumov works his way back into a safe position though.
Taisumov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.#SU2#
Taisumov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Taisumov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Taisumov continues to drive forward.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan prevents Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taisumov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Taisumov has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taisumov keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass. #T3#
Ryan won't allow Taisumov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taisumov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taisumov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Ryan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Taisumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taisumov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a hook. Taisumov ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Taisumov.#TD#
Taisumov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Taisumov.
Taisumov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Taisumov walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Aslan Taisumov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Taisumov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taisumov! #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.#T1#
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taisumov as he jumps to the side.
Taisumov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daniel Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Taisumov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taisumov swinging wildly here. #T2#
Taisumov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taisumov's guard.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taisumov is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ryan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Taisumov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ryan! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Ryan!
A less than humble Daniel Ryan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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