Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFL k1 - 1
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beecher.
Romanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Beecher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beecher counters with a left to the body.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Romanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beecher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.#CL#
Beecher clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beecher obliges.
Romanov looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Beecher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beecher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
A nice side step and Romanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Beecher forces Romanov back against the ropes and clinches.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beecher pushes Romanov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beecher works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Beecher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beecher lands a hook that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Beecher.
Beecher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Beecher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beecher.
Romanov blocks a body shot from Beecher. #BC#
Beecher breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Beecher is looking to counter punch.
Beecher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Beecher settles back down. #T2#
Beecher cracks the inside of Romanov's front leg.
Beecher digs a good body shot into Romanov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Beecher closes the distance and clinches.
Beecher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beecher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Beecher - that landed with a thud.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Romanov is rocked!
Beecher breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Romanov with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Romanov looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Romanov get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFL 4
Date: Aug 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Versu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Versu breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Versu rushes Romanov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Versu darts in and clinches Romanov up against the ropes.
Versu tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Versu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Versu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Versu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Versu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Versu leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Versu closes the distance and clinches.
Versu looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Versu scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Versu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Versu.#CL2#
Versu closes the distance and clinches.
Versu stalls. #T2##BC2#
Versu manages to break the clinch.
Romanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Versu tries to clinch up.
Versu is looking to clinch.
Romanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Versu forces Romanov back against the ropes and clinches.
Versu scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Versu closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the ropes.
Versu lands a left hand.
Romanov letting Versu take a breather here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Versu throws an elbow but misses. #T3##BC2#
Versu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Versu clinches up against the ropes.
Romanov avoiding damage as Versu throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Versu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Versu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Versu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Versu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Versu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Versu as the two fighters clinch.
Versu trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Versu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Versu misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Versu pushes Romanov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Versu misses with a knee strike.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Romanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Versu won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Versu.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Versu has the dominant position.
Versu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanov up against the ropes.
Versu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Versu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Versu instigates a clinch.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Versu keeps him there for the moment.
Versu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Versu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu scores a nice knee to the body.
Geo Versu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Versu landing knees to the head.
Romanov blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Versu controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Versu gets a clinch.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Versu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Romanov gets tackled into the ropes by Versu. Versu maintains the clinch.
Versu stalling against the ropes.
Versu lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Versu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Versu tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Versu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Versu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Versu instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Versu misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Versu.
Versu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Versu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Versu working Romanov over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Romanov tries to keep at a distance but Versu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Versu clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Versu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanov up against the ropes.
Versu taking a breather.#T4#
Versu with a knee to the head.
Versu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Versu has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Romanov to the canvas! Can Romanov beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexandr Romanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Versu clinches.
Versu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Versu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Versu stalling the fight.
Versu crunches a lovely knee into Romanov's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Romanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Versu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Versu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Versu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Versu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Versu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Versu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Romanov gets tackled into the ropes by Versu. Versu maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Versu drives through and clinches with Romanov against the ropes.
Versu has Romanov pressed against the ropes.
Versu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Versu is struggling to control the position.
Versu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romanov is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Versu.
Versu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romanov's face.
Versu tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Versu throws an elbow but it misses.
Versu pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Versu has Romanov pushed against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Versu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Versu rushes Romanov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#KD2#
Versu has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Romanov to the canvas! Can Romanov beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Versu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Versu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Romanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Versu scores a nice knee to the body.
Versu lands a knee to the head. #T3#
A short left from Versu.
Versu cracks Romanov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Romanov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Romanov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Geo Versu!
Geo Versu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018

#R1#
Romanov swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Romanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barksdale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Barksdale backs off Romanov throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
Romanov cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanov throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Barksdale into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romanov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Barksdale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romanov to the ground. Barksdale is now in Romanov's guard.#ES2#
Romanov wriggles free and stands up.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Romanov slips the punch.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Barksdale drops his hands momentarily and Romanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Romanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barksdale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanov is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.#T3##ES2#
Romanov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Romanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barksdale tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Barksdale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barksdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romanov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Barksdale tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barksdale avoiding damage. #BC#
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Barksdale counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jermaine Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barksdale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barksdale controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Romanov is trying to get back to his feet.
Barksdale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Barksdale gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Barksdale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romanov defends well and Barksdale ends up having to push Romanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Romanov cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Barksdale darts in trying to clinch
and Romanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanov lunges at Barksdale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barksdale's hand.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov jabs Barksdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for Barksdale on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Romanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romanov's half guard.#ES2#
Romanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barksdale is on him like a limpet, forcing Romanov back against the cage.#T3#
Barksdale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barksdale looking for a takedown.
Barksdale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barksdale.
Barksdale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barksdale gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Barksdale taking a breather.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Barksdale.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romanov lands a head shot.
Romanov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Romanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov digs a good hook to Barksdale's body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Romanov enables Barksdale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Romanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Romanov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Romanov connects with a body shot.
Romanov cracks Barksdale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Barksdale avoids them all with ease.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Romanov tests Barksdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
Barksdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Romanov there.
Romanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romanov throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barksdale.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Barksdale pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Romanov. #T2#
A jab from Romanov misses.
Barksdale throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Barksdale gets a clinch.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Barksdale has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Barksdale - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barksdale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romanov after a bit of a struggle.
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Barksdale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Romanov regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Romanov pushes Barksdale off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Barksdale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barksdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale is looking to counter the offense by Romanov and move into the clinch.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale throws a big counter combination but Romanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barksdale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jermaine Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandr Romanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale working over Romanov with some ground and pound. Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romanov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Romanov!
A relieved looking Alexandr Romanov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Halen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Romanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Halen misses.
Halen fails to land with a series of punches.
Halen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Halen is just out of range.
Halen throws a counter combo.
A jab from Halen misses.
Halen's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halen misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Romanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Halen misses. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romanov.
Halen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halen.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halen moves away from the strike by Romanov.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halen.
We've been told by Romanov's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halen throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halen tries to land a front kick but Romanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Romanov scores with a nice head shot.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halen throws a leg kick but Romanov checks it.
Romanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Halen throws the left hand but Romanov avoids the punch easily.
Halen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halen swings widly with a right hand
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romanov lands a jab to Halen's midsection.
Romanov blocks a head kick by Halen.
Halen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romanov slips a jab and a cross from Halen.
Romanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Romanov throws a right and a left that Halen avoids nicely.
A low kick from Halen misses
and Romanov counters with a two punch combo.
Romanov checks a low kick from Halen.
Romanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halen under the eye.
Halen throws a head kick that misses
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Halen. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov lands a head shot.
Romanov lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Halen is rocked!
Halen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halen scrambles back to his feet.
Halen throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Halen fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Romanov jabs at Halen's body.
Halen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanov.
A jab from Halen misses.
Halen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halen blocks a jab.
Romanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Halen's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halen is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Romanov throws a series of punches but Halen avoids them all with ease.
Halen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Romanov misses with the combination.
Halen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Nice uppercut there from Romanov.
Halen tries a low kick but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Halen thumps Romanov with a low kick.
Halen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Halen takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov lands with a straight right. Halen didn't see that one coming.
Romanov tries to bum rush Halen with a series of wild strikes but Halen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov scores with a nice right hand.
Halen fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Halen lands a glancing blow to the side of Romanov's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Halen as he connects with a hook.
Halen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Halen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halen throws a right hand that Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanov also avoids with ease.
Romanov throws a jab when Halen was well out of range.
Halen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romanov.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halen circles away quickly and effectively.
Halen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halen misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
A head kick by Halen misses
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halen misses with a leg kick.
Romanov lands a jab to the nose.
Romanov looks to land a right hand but Halen moved out of range.
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
A lazy body kick from Halen
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halen throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov lands with a cross.
Romanov blocks a jab.
Romanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halen on the side of the head.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halen just misses with a punch to the body.
Halen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halen lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halen is breathing heavily.
Halen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov throws a jab when Halen was well out of range.
Halen misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halen.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Halen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Romanov catches Halen right on the button with a cross.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Halen avoids nicely.
No joy there for Halen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Halen tries to counter with a clinch but Romanov shakes him off and moves away.
Romanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Halen.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov moves out of range as Halen strikes.
Halen misses with a shot to the body
and Romanov counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halen misses with a body kick.
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halen has time to react.
Romanov moves out of range as Halen strikes.
Romanov throws a big counter combination but Halen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halen misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov cracks Halen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halen ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Romanov throws a jab when Halen was well out of range.
Romanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halen can do to turn this around?
Romanov throws the left hand but Halen avoids the punch easily.
Halen dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halen misses with a two punch combination.
Halen throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Romanov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Halen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halen fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov lands a really nice looking cross but Halen seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romanov.
Romanov throws a right hand that Halen ducks under and follows up with a left that Halen also avoids with ease.
Romanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romanov scores with a one two! Halen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romanov lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Halen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Romanov and Halen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Romanov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Romanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Romanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Vlad Halen had this to say: 'I did pretty well for facing a seasoned veteran. I guess that's the luck of the draw. I learned a lot, and the next veteran fighter I deal with might not be as lucky.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov misses with a body kick.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanov misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romanov thinking.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Romanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta cracks Romanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Romanov. #T2#
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Tsuruta fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Romanov out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Vandendriessche tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Vandendriessche tries to clinch but Romanov moves away
and Romanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vandendriessche tries to clinch up.
Vandendriessche wants to clinch.
Vandendriessche fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Vandendriessche has closed the distance and engaged Romanov in a clinch.
Vandendriessche tries to pull guard but Romanov won't allow it.
Vandendriessche working aggressively here.
Romanov blocking some punches.
Vandendriessche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandendriessche tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vandendriessche is trying to pull guard but Romanov has him pressed against the cage.
Romanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandendriessche goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Vandendriessche swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Vandendriessche looks to clinch
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vandendriessche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vandendriessche wants to clinch.
Vandendriessche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vandendriessche doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
Romanov throws a series of strikes that have Vandendriessche backpedaling.
Romanov lands with a nice combination. Vandendriessche backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Vandendriessche closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Romanov breaks the clinch.
Vandendriessche tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romanov counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandendriessche tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range. #KD#
Romanov drops Vandendriessche with a beautiful combination! Vandendriessche stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Romanov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Vandendriessche is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Romanov knocks Vandendriessche out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FSF 15: Lost
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Romanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lynn back to the cage. Romanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romanov cracks Lynn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lynn throws a head kick but Romanov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Romanov.
Lynn 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.
Lynn catches Romanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romanov checks a leg kick.
Lynn clobbers Romanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov throws a hook to the side of Lynn's head but Lynn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Lynn blocks a head kick by Romanov.
A lazy left from Romanov finds it's target.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
And Lynn tries to counter it with a takedown but Romanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lynn throws a front kick that sends Romanov stumbling back into the cage.
Lynn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romanov's sensitive parts.
Lynn swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov wants to slow Lynn down by chopping away at his legs.
Lynn flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
Romanov lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A jab from Lynn misses.
Romanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lynn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynn is looking to chop away at Romanov's legs.
Romanov looks to throw the jab but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn scores with a jab. Romanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Lynn pushes Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn working aggressively here.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Lynn throws a leg kick but Romanov moved away.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
A jab from Lynn finds it's way through Romanov's defenses.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lynn misses.
Romanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynn throws the kick towards the body but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov misses with a straight right.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Romanov throws a shot from downtown. Lynn moves away and avoids it.
Lynn looks for the body kick but Romanov saw that one coming. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Lynn as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
Lynn scores with a hook.
Romanov misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
Romanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some bone on bone action there as Romanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Romanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynn. That's going to slow Romanov down.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynn.
Romanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romanov throws a good cross that connects.
Romanov throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Romanov blocks the leg kick.
Lynn looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
Romanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lynn swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Lynn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn tries to move into range but Romanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Romanov.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynn tries to counter with a clinch but Romanov shakes him off and moves away.
Lynn misses with a body shot
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov connects with a jab.
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 Alexandr Romanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lynn slips under a jab.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Lynn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Romanov throws a combination. Lynn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romanov scores with a three punch combo!
Lynn scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romanov throws a looping overhand right but Lynn ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Lynn's shoulder, as Lynn tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Lynn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lynn works the jab nicely.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Lynn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
Lynn wants to slow Romanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Romanov is looking to counter punch.
Lynn scores with a punch to the head.
Lynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynn can pounce on him.
Lynn takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Lynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romanov in his tracks.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Lynn slips the punch.#T2#
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynn flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov dips to his left and cracks Lynn with an uppercut!
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romanov tries to bum rush Lynn with a series of wild strikes but Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynn lands a right hook to the body.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov throwing a counter right hand but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Lynn thuds his shin into the meat of Romanov's side.#T3#
Romanov misses with a hook
and Lynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn throws a front kick that sends Romanov stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romanov throws a solid leg kick but Lynn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romanov.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn.
Romanov throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Lynn.
Lynn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lynn counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Romanov throws Lynn to one side and escapes!
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov moves out of range as Lynn throws a body kick.
Romanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lynn lands a head kick. Romanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynn connects with a body shot that sends Romanov's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Romanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Lynn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Romanov finds it's way through Lynn's defenses.
Romanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieko Lynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Lynn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.
Romanov lands a two punch combo.
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanov slips under a jab from Lynn.
Romanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lynn checks it well.
A jab from Lynn finds it's way through Romanov's defenses.
Lynn misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Lynn tries to work over Romanov's front leg with a kick but Romanov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov throws a series of strikes that have Lynn backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romanov. Romanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Lynn lands a right hook to the body.
Lynn scores with a body shot.
Lynn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romanov throws a series of strikes that have Lynn backpedaling.
Romanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lynn's sensitive parts.
Lynn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Lynn settles back down.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Lynn.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Lynn avoids it well.
Lynn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanov checks a leg kick.
Romanov is looking to counter punch.
Romanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov scores with a jab. Lynn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Lynn scores with a jab to the head.
Lynn scores with a sloppy right hand. Romanov should have avoided that one.
Romanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynn.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynn.
A shot to the liver by Lynn. Beautiful body shot.
Lynn misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov blocks a head kick by Lynn.
Romanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Lynn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Lynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynn blocks a leg kick.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.
Romanov misses with a looping left.
Lynn feints the counter takedown.
Lynn connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynn.
A right-left combo lands from Romanov.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lynn throws a hook but Romanov blocks it.
The fighters circling - Lynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lynn's sensitive parts.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov scores with a one two! Lynn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Lynn lands the left hand.
Lynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanov misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lynn throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romanov stalks Lynn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lynn's face. Lynn staggers backwards, shaken.
Lynn throws a chopping leg kick but Romanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lynn throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Romanov throwing a counter right hand but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Lynn throws a wild body kick that Romanov sees coming a mile off.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kieko Lynn just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Romanov walks into a jab.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Lynn avoids nicely.
Romanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romanov looks to land a right hand but Lynn moved out of range.
Romanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn pushes Romanov away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Lynn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn misses with a leg kick
and Romanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Romanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lynn scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynn. That's going to slow Romanov down.
Romanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynn to score with a decent uppercut.
Lynn misses with a looping left.#T1#
Romanov moves away from the strike by Lynn.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov slips under a jab from Lynn.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Lynn's shoulder, as Lynn tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romanov throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Lynn lands the left hand.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynn misses with a jab to the body
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lynn lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
As Lynn looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo but Lynn just gets out of the way.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Lynn drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lynn.
Romanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynn tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Lynn lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lynn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Lynn tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynn prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Lynn lands a right hand.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanov.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Lynn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Romanov prevents a body shot from Lynn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynn.
Romanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynn lands with a left to the head.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieko Lynn dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Lynn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynn connects with a leg kick. Romanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Lynn avoids them all with ease.
Lynn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romanov.
Lynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.
Lynn looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Lynn as he connects with a hook.
Romanov lands a high kick!
Romanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lynn cracks Romanov with a good jab.#T1#
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynn.
Lynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Lynn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lynn digs a good hook to Romanov's body.
Romanov scores with the left hand. Lynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Lynn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynn.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov throws a leg kick but Lynn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn.
Romanov sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Romanov throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Romanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Romanov checks a low kick from Lynn.
Romanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn lands a nice hook to Romanov's body. Romanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lynn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanov throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lynn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Romanov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#SUB2#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Romanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Lynn prevents Romanov from standing back up. #SUB2#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is controlling the pace.
Alexandr Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Romanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
Lynn trying to control from Romanov's half guard. Romanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Romanov has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49

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

Event: T183: Carr vs Blazer
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Romanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Animai.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Animai circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Animai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandr Romanov has been cut.
Romanov checks the leg kick.#KD#
Animai sends Romanov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Animai is motioning to the referee to let Romanov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Romanov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Animai instigates a clinch.
Romanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Animai finish him?
Animai misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov is pressed up against the cage. Animai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanov down to the mat. Romanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Animai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Animai misses with an uppercut.
Romanov throws out a counter right but Animai avoids it with no problem.
Romanov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Animai pushes Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Animai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romanov is defending well.#BC2#
Romanov breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Animai lands a big head kick that sends Romanov tumbling to the mat! Animai takes a step backwards and waves Romanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Animai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Animai drops Romanov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Animai follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keimah Animai!
An out of breath Keimah Animai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: T178: Coath v Legstrong
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laar tries a low kick but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Laar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Arvo Laar has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laar 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 Romanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Romanov misses with a head kick.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laar throws a big counter combination but Romanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Laar.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Romanov off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Romanov blocks the low kick.
Romanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Laar off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Romanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov checks the leg kick.
Laar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Laar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Romanov throws a big counter head kick but Laar avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
Romanov connects with a high kick.
Laar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
Romanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Romanov lands a jab to the head.
Laar feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
Romanov connects with a right hand. Laar shakes it off.
Laar misses with a low kick.
A jab from Romanov misses.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Romanov misses. #T2#
Romanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laar's hands.
A leg kick checked by Romanov.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Romanov has knocked Laar down with a huge combo! Romanov steps away and waves a wobbly Laar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Laar is rocked!
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Laar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laar lands a nice shot to the body.
Laar seems to have got his legs back now.
Laar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laar throws a solid leg kick but Romanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laar.
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
Laar throws out a leg kick but Romanov moves out of range and Laar only half commits.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Laar tries to score with a low kick but Romanov moves his leg out of the way.
Laar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Laar throws a combination. Romanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Laar walks into a stiff left hand from Romanov.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Laar takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Romanov swinging wildly here.
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Romanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD2#
Romanov lands a left and a right that send Laar crashing to the mat, dazed. Romanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Laar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Laar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romanov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 400
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Verama counters with a single leg into guard. Romanov didn't expect that.
Verama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Verama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verama wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Verama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Verama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Romanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Verama, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Romanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Verama, up you get!
Verama's corner calls for a 1-2. Verama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Romanov throws a series of punches but Verama avoids them all with ease.
Verama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Verama moves out of range.
Verama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Verama flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
Romanov misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Romanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verama scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Verama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Verama closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Verama as the two fighters clinch.
Verama swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Romanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Verama.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Romanov misses #KD2#
and Verama counters with a crisp one two that drops Romanov! Verama thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Romanov to his feet! Romanov is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Verama has managed to clinch.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Verama is controlling him.
Verama lands a body punch.
Verama gets through Romanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verama stalling. #BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Romanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verama throws a monster overhand right that drops Romanov! Verama follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
In his post fight interview, Hector Verama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 55
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov! #ES#
Romanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov!
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Romanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Romanov.
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romanov's best efforts.#SUB2#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jitsu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Romanov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Romanov!
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jitsu is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Romanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jitsu to his feet.
Jitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Romanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov misses with a hook. Jitsu ducked under it nicely.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Jitsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Jitsu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Jitsu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jitsu.
Jitsu works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jitsu passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Jitsu. #SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanov defends it well. #SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanov defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romanov is just riding it out for now. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jitsu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romanov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jitsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Destiny 161: Tucker vs Machado
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanov.
Roos tries to clinch there but Romanov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Romanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roos in his tracks.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses
and Roos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roos moves in looking to clinch but Romanov pushes him off.
Romanov throws a right hand that Roos ducks under and follows up with a left that Roos also avoids with ease.#TD#
Roos looking to score a takedown here. Romanov is defending well but Roos drives through and ends up in Romanov's guard.#ES2#
Romanov pushes Roos off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Roos's head coaches at Bellator in Machina ($500) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!#TD#
Romanov gets caught flat footed, as Roos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Romanov has his hands on Roos's head, controlling the position.
Roos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SU#
Roos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Romanov, up you get!
Roos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roos shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Roos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Romanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Roos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Roos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanga Roos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Roos moves into the clinch.
Romanov is pushing Roos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roos tries to pull guard but Romanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Roos drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Roos has the dominant position.#BC#
Roos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roos tries to clinch up.
Romanov throws out a counter right but Roos avoids it with no problem.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Roos gets a double leg takedown into Romanov's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roos throws a big elbow that misses.
Roos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Romanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Roos stands and steps away. Romanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Roos gets the takedown into side control.
Romanov prevents Roos from improving position. #SUB#
Roos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roos working the strikes but Romanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
Roos wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roos is working for a kimura but Romanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Romanov is staying active underneath Roos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roos throwing shots but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Roos 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.
Roos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roos is trying to control. Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roos is working for a kimura but Romanov is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Kanga Roos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Roos moves out of range easily.
As Romanov tries to get set, Roos tries to push him back and clinch up but Romanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Roos throws a head kick that misses.
Roos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Roos does no damage.
Roos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Kanga Roos has been cut.
Roos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roos dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Roos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanga Roos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Romanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD2#
Romanov lands a big head kick that sends Roos tumbling to the mat! Romanov takes a step backwards and waves Roos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roos shoots in but Romanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Roos is looking for a counter combo.
Romanov connects with a stiff jab that staggers Roos - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandr Romanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Romanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Newmark misses with a wild body shot.
Newmark blocks a head kick by Romanov.
Newmark looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Newmark blocks a head kick by Romanov.
Newmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romanov momentarily.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newmark throws out the jab.
Newmark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newmark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romanov blocks a head kick by Newmark.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Newmark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanov is looking for the big counter here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Romanov misses
and Newmark counters with a monster head kick that knocks Romanov out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Newmark!
Our winner, Bobby Newmark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SP-ICON: Ohchooto V.S Unkown 3
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Romanov ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Romanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Romanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith works Romanov's body with a nice hook.
Romanov lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Smith.
Romanov slips a straight right by Smith.
Romanov misses with a looping right.
Romanov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Romanov looks winded!#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Romanov is rocked!
Romanov won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Romanov is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?#T1#
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Romanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thows a huge punch but Romanov dodges it nicely.
Smith is looking to advance position but Romanov won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romanov's head.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Romanov defends it.
Romanov is trying to stand.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romanov defending well though.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Romanov defends it.
Romanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romanov misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Romanov won't allow it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Romanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Romanov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Romanov hang on?
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Romanov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Smith!
Post fight, Ian Smith took to the microphone: 'How are you even alive? After the beating I put on you, I would thought you'd be dead!'.

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