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Event: NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas     
Date:   Feb 19, 2019
#R1#
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harris tries to bum rush Koltun with a series of wild strikes but Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Koltun is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anselmo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koltun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harris defends it well.
Harris throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.#TD#
Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koltun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris preventing the sweep. #T1#
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koltun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harris.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koltun is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koltun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Harris working for a triangle but Koltun defends it easily.
Koltun trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Harris has his foot on Koltun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koltun works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koltun defends well.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Harris lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand.
Koltun tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the ropes.
Anselmo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Harris throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris looks for a takedown but Koltun sprawls well.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Koltun moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anselmo Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Koltun stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris sets himself, and Koltun steps forward looking for the clinch! Harris avoids it this time.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Harris.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koltun on the side of the head.
Koltun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Harris swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Harris cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Koltun walks into a left hand.
Koltun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koltun sprawls and moves away.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harris looks to clinch #TD2#
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koltun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Harris is looking for a triangle but Koltun pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koltun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #SUB#
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koltun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Koltun chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koltun drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Koltun off! Koltun jumps back into Harris's guard.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Koltun defends easily.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!

Anselmo Harris wins by unanimous decision!

In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: NSC 1: Hawk vs Cane     
Date:   Jan 29, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koltun sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koltun is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Koltun tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Koltun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Koltun is defending the position.
Koltun gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Koltun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Barbosa trying to control the position here.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Koltun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koltun stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koltun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa throws a head kick that Koltun semi-blocks. #TD2#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koltun was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koltun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Koltun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Koltun postures up. #T1#
Barbosa is trying to stand up here but Koltun is controlling him well. #SUB#
Koltun wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#ES2#
Barbosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Koltun.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koltun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Koltun slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown. Barbosa fights it but they end up in guard.
Koltun landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun postures up. #SUB#
Koltun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Koltun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Barbosa pulls Koltun into guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barbosa looking to control. #T2#
Koltun wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Koltun scoring with some ground and pound.
Koltun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him.
Barbosa pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Barbosa wants to stand but Koltun is controlling the position.
Barbosa is controlling Koltun's posture.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is trying to keep Koltun in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Barbosa.
I've got Barbosa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Daniel Barbosa!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Daniel Barbosa!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Daniel Barbosa!

Daniel Barbosa wins by unanimous decision!

Daniel Barbosa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC Live 71     
Date:   Jan 15, 2019
#R1#
Duff connects with a body shot that sends Koltun's belly button to the back.
Duff throws the kick towards the body but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Duff.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Duff avoids it well and moves away.
Duff misses with a hook.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duff throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duff's guard.
Duff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Duff is retaining full guard.
Duff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duff to the ground. Koltun is now in Duff's guard.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun stops Duff from standing up. #T2#
Duff seems keen to control Koltun's posture.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Duff has wrist control.
Duff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Duff manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duff pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Duff misses.
Duff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koltun tries to clinch up but Duff circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Duff.
Duff throws a head kick that misses.
Duff looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun counters with a left and a right that stings Duff.
Duff scores with a hook to the body. Koltun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Duff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Koltun gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun is trying to ground and pound but Duff uses the momentary lack of control by Koltun to regain half guard. #T4#
Duff is trying to stand.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Duff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Duff preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Duff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Duff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Duff misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Koltun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Duff avoids it well and moves away.
Duff thuds his shin into the meat of Koltun's side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duff! #CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Tony Duff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Duff.
A cross from Duff lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
Duff lands a body shot.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Koltun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koltun shoots in but Duff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Duff has knocked Koltun down with a huge combo! Duff steps away and waves a wobbly Koltun back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koltun slips a jab and a cross from Duff.
A little feinted left hand from Koltun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Duff.
Koltun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duff misses with a wild combination.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duff pinned against the cage. Duff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duff sprawls and moves away.
Koltun seems to have got his legs back now.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duff tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duff to the ground. Duff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Duff throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duff to the ground. Koltun is now in Duff's guard.
Duff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Koltun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura here.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duff's head.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duff defending well though.
Koltun is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duff is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura but Duff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koltun to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Duff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Tony Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Duff to regain full guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff pulls Koltun in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Duff blocks nicely.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duff keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun postures up in Duff's guard and throws a big left but Duff blocks it.
Koltun stops Duff from standing up.
Duff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard. #REVB#
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Duff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duff has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.
Duff wanted to stand there but Koltun had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duff is aware though and is defending well.
Koltun controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Koltun moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duff misses with a kick to the body.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Duff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Koltun has Duff up against the cage in a clinch.
Duff tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koltun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duff digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tony Duff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koltun blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Koltun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duff can't fight it off and eventually Koltun manages to take the fight to the floor. Duff looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Duff is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koltun avoids it.
Koltun tries for a takedown. No joy. #KD2#
Duff drops Koltun with a big knee straight up the middle! Koltun is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
Duff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Duff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duff 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Duff!

A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 144     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
Dunn feints a counter leg kick.
Dunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun defending well as Dunn loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Dunn.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Dunn lands with a cross.
Koltun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Dunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Koltun 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Dunn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Dunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunn swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Dunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Dunn misses. #KD2#
Dunn moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Koltun goes down! Can Dunn finish him!?#ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Oh Koltun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Koltun seems to have got his legs back now.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dunn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Koltun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Koltun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dunn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Dunn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunn trying to control the position but Koltun is working away. #SU2#
Dunn stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dunn to the ground. Koltun is now in Dunn's guard.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunn wants to stand but Koltun is controlling the position. #ES2#
Dunn pushes Koltun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Koltun dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alastair Dunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Dunn.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Dunn lands.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Dunn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Koltun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunn's head.
Dunn gets back to full guard.
Dunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunn is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Dunn pushes Koltun off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn jabs Koltun right on the nose. Koltun blinks but takes it well.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Dunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Dunn gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the cage.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Dunn misses the shot to the body.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn, which made it look bad.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alastair Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunn throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunn as he jumps to the side.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Dunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koltun's head.
Dunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Dunn.
Dunn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alastair Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dunn throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koltun defending well as Dunn loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Dunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dunn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Dunn avoids it well and moves away.
Koltun shoots and misses
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn scores with a hook to the body. Koltun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunn lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Koltun head around and knocks him out cold! Dunn hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alastair Dunn!
Alastair Dunn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 142     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Koltun leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maanpohja enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maanpohja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.
Koltun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koltun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltun stays in close to Maanpohja's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Koltun defends easily.
Koltun passes into half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Maanpohja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koltun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maanpohja is working to get back to half guard.
Koltun with shots to the head and body - Maanpohja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koltun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koltun raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koltun is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maanpohja is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Maanpohja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Maanpohja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maanpohja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Maanpohja has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Koltun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koltun moves into full mount! Maanpohja won't be happy about that!
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koltun tries to control but Maanpohja wriggling away.
Koltun with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Koltun has hold of Maanpohja's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maanpohja manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Koltun lands a heavy elbow.
Koltun looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koltun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Maanpohja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maanpohja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Koltun cracks Maanpohja with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 240     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stanfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stanfield defends it well.
Stanfield cracks Koltun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands with a good body shot.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Stanfield circles away easily
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanfield scores with a four punch combination!
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.
Stanfield takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
The crowd cheers as Stanfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koltun doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanfield to the ground. Koltun is now in Stanfield's guard.#T1#
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koltun trying to move into half guard but instead Stanfield has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Koltun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stanfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stanfield wants to stand but Koltun is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koltun pulls Stanfield in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Stanfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koltun, up you get!
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanfield as he jumps to the side.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.#T3#
Stanfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stanfield counters with a two punch combo.
Stanfield scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield lands with an overhand left.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanfield circles away.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stanfield! #ES#
Stanfield throws Koltun to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL#
Stanfield clinches up against the cage.
Koltun is trying to pull guard but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage.
Koltun tries to pull guard but Stanfield won't allow it.
Stanfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
Koltun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanfield after a bit of a struggle.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Stanfield manages to get underhooks.
Koltun is trying to drag Stanfield to the mat but Stanfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koltun moves forwards but Stanfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanfield as he jumps to the side.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Stanfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Koltun's head.
Stanfield swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range. #TD2#
Koltun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stanfield is trying to defend but Koltun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Stanfield kicks off Koltun and gets to his feet. #T1#
Stanfield stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanfield lands the left hand.#ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koltun's head backwards.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Stanfield.
Stanfield connects with a stiff jab that staggers Koltun - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC 315     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koltun.
Nice sprawl there from Queen as Koltun shoots in.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Queen defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Queen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Queen enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Queen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Queen wants to sweep here but Koltun controlling him for the moment.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Queen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Queen controlling the position easily from mount.
Koltun sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Koltun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Queen controlling the pace.
Queen is thwarting Koltun's attempts to control the position.
Koltun is staying active underneath Queen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Queen stalling.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Queen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Queen prevents Koltun from improving his position.
Koltun gets back to full guard.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun working away.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Koltun controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.#SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Koltun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
Queen tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
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 Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koltun showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura but Queen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koltun to get the leverage.
Queen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Queen.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Queen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koltun is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen tries to move to mount but Koltun blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Koltun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koltun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Queen's thigh. Queen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Queen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Queen!#REVB#
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Queen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koltun can't keep his opponent in guard - Queen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun trying to control here.
Queen content to control rather than advance.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Koltun looking for submissions off his back.
Queen is trying to control. Koltun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koltun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen trying to control the pace.
Queen is continuing to stall.
Queen is trying to control. Koltun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Queen.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Queen sprawls well.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Queen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thumps Koltun with a low kick.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koltun fails with the takedown
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Koltun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Queen.
Queen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Queen won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Queen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Koltun is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen content to stall in guard here.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Koltun trying to control the position here.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Queen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen leaves Koltun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Queen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oliver Queen!

In his post fight interview, Oliver Queen gave a big smile as he said 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CFEC 310     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopette is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Lopette circles away and we're back to standing.
Koltun defending well as Lopette loads up on a big left hand.
Lopette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Lopette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Koltun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Lopette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopette wants to control but Koltun postures up.#T1#
Lopette is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopette trying to remain calm as Koltun controls from the top position.#SUB#
Koltun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koltun tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lopette's legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Koltun has an Americana. Lopette didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Koltun is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Koltun hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.
Bornas Lopette spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.

 

Event: CEFC 307     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Koltun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Corll on his heels. He'll look to pass Corll's guard now, I'm sure.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corll keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Corll is looking for a triangle but Koltun pushes his legs off easily.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Corll is keeping the position.
Corll keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Corll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Koltun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corll's head.#SUB#
Corll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koltun defends well.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corll swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Corll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koltun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Corll has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koltun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Koltun avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Corll's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Koltun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corll is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koltun, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Corll gets to his feet - Koltun follows without any prompting.
Corll throws a shot to the body.
Corll swings widly with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Corll scores with the left hand. Koltun knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.#T3#
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Corll gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the cage.
Corll jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corll misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Corll is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Corll's guard.#SUB#
Corll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koltun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Corll working for a triangle but Koltun defends it easily. #SUB2#
Koltun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corll is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koltun, into his guard. #REVR##T4##SU#
Koltun is working an open guard so Corll takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll lands with an uppercut that bounces Koltun off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Koltun is looking for a kimura but Corll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koltun to get the leverage. #SUB#
Corll actively working from the bottom here.
Corll slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Corll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corll dips to his left and cracks Koltun with an uppercut!
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Corll, which made it look bad.
Corll is looking for a counter combo.
Koltun moves out of range as Corll strikes.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Corll avoids it easily.
Corll lands a leg kick that knocks Koltun off balance momentarily.
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean Corll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
Corll misses with the combination. #T1#
Corll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun staying out of range there.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corll defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Corll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corll defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Corll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koltun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corll.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
Corll jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koltun is breathing heavily.#KD#
Corll cracks Koltun with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Koltun looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Corll finish him? #ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Corll! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Corll!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Corll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 233     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Rollins is working an open guard so Koltun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins misses the jab.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Rollins coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rollins misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target. #CL2#
Koltun darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land. #T2#
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent Koltun's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rollins misses the shot to the body.
Koltun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rollins with a body shot.
Rollins swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Rollins lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Koltun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat.
Koltun with a poor takedown #CL#
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins.
Koltun has Rollins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Rollins presses Koltun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koltun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rollins smiles and moves away.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Koltun defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rollins throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollins lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun'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.
#R2#
Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.#TD2#
Koltun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rollins!#T1#
Rollins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koltun.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Koltun swings around for an armbar but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rollins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Koltun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rollins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Rollins content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Rollins has moved into half guard.
Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koltun reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rollins with a jab.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.#T1#
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Koltun has Rollins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rollins digs a right hand into Koltun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koltun's gas tank.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koltun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Koltun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koltun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rollins.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Rollins.#ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him?
Rollins pounces like a tiger and cracks Koltun with a vicious hook! Koltun is down but not out! Rollins follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Castor Rollins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Castor Rollins thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Marek Koltun was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC 303     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Koltun moves away from the strike by Harden. #TD2#
Koltun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koltun is in Harden's guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harden has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun cracks Harden with a solid left hand.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harden can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Harden dodges it nicely.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Harden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harden is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him #T1#
Harden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Harden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Koltun looks to land a strike but Harden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Koltun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harden trying to control the position.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Harden keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun cracks Harden with a solid left hand.#T2#
Koltun trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Harden is keeping the position.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun postures up in Harden's guard and throws a big left but Harden blocks it.
Koltun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harden's guard.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Harden defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is keen to just control but Harden is a slippery customer.#T3#
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun throwing shots but Harden is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Koltun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harden is just riding it out for now. Koltun eventually gives up the hold.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Harden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Harden defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun winds up and cracks Harden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harden trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Koltun is keen to just control but Harden is a slippery customer.
Harden is trying to control but can't.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harden defending well though.
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harden keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harden defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Harden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harden thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koltun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harden's waist but Harden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koltun off to one side.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Harden's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Harden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Harden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun walks into a straight right hand from Harden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Koltun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harden finds it's way round the side to connect with Koltun's head.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harden.#T1#
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Harden sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Harden moves into the clinch.
Koltun is looking for a takedown.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Harden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Harden stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Harden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Harden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harden stalling.
Harden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Harden manages to get underhooks.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Harden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Koltun has Harden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harden prevents the takedown attempt.
Harden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden.
Koltun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Harden scores with a hook to the body.
Harden slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Koltun has picked Harden up - he's going for a ride! Koltun dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koltun is looking to stall here but Harden recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Koltun postures up in Harden's guard and throws a big left but Harden blocks it.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Harden keeps moving.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Harden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Harden!#REVR#
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Harden has moved into half guard.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Harden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Koltun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harden is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Koltun is trying to get an arm triangle but Harden is defending well.
Harden defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harden to see if he's OK.#T1##SUB2#
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harden wants to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun grinds an elbow into Harden's temple.
Harden is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
Harden is looking to regain half guard here but Koltun keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Harden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.
Koltun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koltun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Harden is rocked!
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harden keeps working. #SUB2#
Koltun swings around for an armbar but Harden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koltun is on top in guard. #REVB#
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Harden has wrist control.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
Harden controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Harden keeps moving.
Harden being controlled here, momentarily.
Harden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koltun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koltun is stalling in the full guard.
Harden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harden stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun controls Harden momentarily but Harden frees himself.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

Post fight, Marek Koltun stared into the camera and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 230     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Koltun slips a straight right by Mayoniko.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Mayoniko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayoniko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Mayoniko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayoniko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koltun.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick which misses Koltun's front leg but catches the back leg as Koltun tries to avoid it.
Mayoniko misses with the combination. #T1#
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayoniko swivels and escapes.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Mayoniko slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayoniko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayoniko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koltun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Mayoniko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mayoniko is pulling down on Koltun's head. It's preventing any offense from Koltun, at least for the moment.
Mayoniko working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Mayoniko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Mayoniko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mayoniko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koltun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayoniko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koltun can't escape the position. #T3#
Mayoniko looking to take Koltun's back but Koltun rolls and after a scramble, Koltun ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Koltun to escape a tricky position.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Mayoniko blocks nicely.
Mayoniko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Mayoniko blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayoniko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Mayoniko's legs - danger averted.
Mayoniko seems keen to control Koltun's posture.
Mayoniko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Mayoniko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koltun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Koltun cracks Mayoniko with a solid left hand.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Mayoniko keeps moving.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Mayoniko blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayoniko working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoki Mayoniko dominated that round.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koltun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayoniko misses with a leg kick.
Koltun tries to counter with a takedown but Mayoniko is quick to defend against it.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koltun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayoniko is trying to defend but Koltun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Mayoniko dodges it nicely.
Mayoniko tries to roll over but Koltun keeps him under control.
Mayoniko wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mayoniko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Mayoniko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayoniko manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Koltun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Mayoniko blocks nicely.
Mayoniko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayoniko is retaining full guard.
Koltun connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Koltun stands up from Mayoniko's guard - Koltun perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koltun showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Mayoniko is trying to control but can't.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Mayoniko defends it.
Koltun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koltun trying to control the action but Mayoniko is working from the bottom.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Mayoniko dodges it nicely.
Koltun lands with a punch from half guard.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Koltun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Mayoniko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mayoniko looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayoniko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Mayoniko is having none of it.
Mayoniko has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayoniko wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Mayoniko tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Mayoniko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayoniko.
Koltun cracks Mayoniko with a solid left hand.
Koltun trying to control but Mayoniko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun is working Mayoniko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayoniko looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayoniko tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayoniko to the ground. Mayoniko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Mayoniko sprawls well.
It seemed like Mayoniko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Mayoniko scores with the left hand. Koltun knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayoniko looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Mayoniko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayoniko tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayoniko to the ground. Mayoniko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Mayoniko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayoniko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
As Koltun backs off Mayoniko throws a huge counter combo but Koltun manages to avoid it all.
Mayoniko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayoniko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koltun is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mayoniko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
Mayoniko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mayoniko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Mayoniko scores with a jab. Koltun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Mayoniko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayoniko.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Mayoniko. Beautiful body shot.
Mayoniko lands with a cross.
Jab by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoki Mayoniko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut. Koltun saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Mayoniko as Koltun shoots in.
Koltun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koltun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko misses with a low kick.#T3#
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mayoniko defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Mayoniko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayoniko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayoniko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayoniko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayoniko wants it to stay on the feet.
Koltun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mayoniko misses with a low kick.
Mayoniko throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayoniko. #T4#
Mayoniko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
Mayoniko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayoniko lands with an overhand left.
Mayoniko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koltun is able to avoid easily.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Mayoniko avoids it well and moves away.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayoniko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koltun on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Mayoniko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayoniko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!

A relieved looking Yoki Mayoniko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marek Koltun was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC 299     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Applegate circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Applegate.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Applegate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Applegate misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Applegate stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate throws a low kick but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Applegate throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koltun. #T1#
Koltun wants to control but Applegate is keeping him busy.
Koltun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Applegate is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Applegate is looking for a sweep.
Applegate is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Applegate is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Applegate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Koltun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Applegate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Koltun looking to control but instead Applegate has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Applegate is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Applegate's head. #SUB#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Applegate is defending well. #T3#
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun 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.
Applegate is trying to stand.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Applegate moves into full guard.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Applegate trying to control the position.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Applegate is controlling Koltun's posture.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Applegate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Applegate lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Applegate.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Applegate shows good takedown defense.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Applegate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koltun counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Applegate avoids it well and moves away.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
A big right from Applegate misses.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Applegate sprawls and moves away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Applegate lands a really nice looking cross but Koltun seems unphased.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Applegate avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Applegate.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Applegate circles away.
Applegate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Applegate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Applegate lands a big uppercut and Koltun crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koltun looks OK. Applegate waves Koltun back to his feet!#ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oh Koltun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Applegate.
Applegate weaves into range and cracks Koltun right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Koltun goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Applegate is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Marek Koltun spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 228     
Date:   Jul 11, 2018
#R1#
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Koltun back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koltun.
Koltun wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koltun goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koltun slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Koltun off balance momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun scoring with punches from side control.
Kuznetsov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koltun asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Koltun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Koltun drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuznetsov pushes Koltun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koltun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Koltun tries to move to mount but Kuznetsov blocks the move with his legs.
Koltun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuznetsov is avoiding damage well.
Koltun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Kuznetsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Koltun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koltun tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Koltun cracks Kuznetsov with a big elbow. #SUB#
Koltun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuznetsov, who protects the arm well.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koltun has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koltun is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov regains half guard, as Koltun was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Koltun trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura here.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuznetsov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but Kuznetsov defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Kuznetsov is working away.
Koltun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well. #ES2#
Kuznetsov pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koltun misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
A head kick from Kuznetsov lands but Koltun takes it in his stride.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Koltun takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Kuznetsov.#T2#
Koltun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Koltun blocks the elbow strike.
Koltun avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage. #TD#
Koltun jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov. #CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koltun. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Koltun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Koltun against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koltuns head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koltun blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Koltun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Koltun takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Koltun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koltun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from Koltun's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koltun if he has to take too many more of those.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Koltun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #T1##ES2#
Kuznetsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koltun off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Koltun avoids the damage to the body.
Koltun tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Koltun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koltun's gas tank.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Koltun tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Koltun avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage. #T3#
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koltuns head.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
Koltun has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koltun goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Koltun. #T4##BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Koltun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Koltun lands a couple of digs.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!

In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC 294     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Tupolski feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Tupolski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Tupolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Koltun gets a clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koltun.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Tupolski is trying to stall.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski stops a takedown attempt from Koltun. #TD#
Koltun pulls guard.
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet. #T1#
Tupolski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koltun doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Koltun on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koltun's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski swinging wildly here. #T3#
Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupolski. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun tries to clinch up but Tupolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.#TD#
Tupolski gets caught flat footed, as Koltun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Koltun isn't so interested in that idea.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Tupolski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koltun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupolski is keeping the position for now.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from getting back to his feet.
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
Koltun 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koltun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Tupolski defends. #T1##SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Koltun throws a strike aimed at the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski avoids it well.
Koltun working the strikes but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Koltun is pressing down on Tupolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupolski is holding on for now.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard. #T2#
Koltun working over Tupolski with some ground and pound. Tupolski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. #SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Tupolski is defending it quite comfortably.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun stops Tupolski from getting back to his feet.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tupolski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Koltun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tupolski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tupolski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koltun pulls Tupolski in to control the position.
Tupolski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koltun's guard.
Koltun is looking to sweep but instead, Tupolski has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tupolski cracks Koltun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tupolski is looking for the big counter here.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat. #TD#
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.#ES2#
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Koltun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Koltun gets a clinch.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands. #T1#
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koltun avoids it.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Koltun gets control of Tupolski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koltun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupolski's guard. #REVR#
Koltun landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVB##SUB#
Koltun is looking for a triangle but Tupolski pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Koltun looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tupolski has picked Koltun up and slammed him! Koltun can't keep hold of the triangle and Tupolski manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Tupolski decides to stand back up. Tupolski steps back and let's Koltun get back to his feet.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tupolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Tupolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koltun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Koltun manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the cage.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tupolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4##CL2#
Tupolski drives through and clinches with Koltun against the cage.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupolski is defending well.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
Tupolski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tupolski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Tupolski'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.
Tupolski is leaning against Koltun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Koltun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koltun backing away here, and Tupolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupolski to the ground. Tupolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koltun in his tracks.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Koltun circles away and keeps his distance.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Koltun tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing. #T1#
Koltun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koltun off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Koltun's head back.
Koltun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tupolski is looking to slow Koltun down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad. #T2#
Tupolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Koltun's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koltun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Tupolski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tupolski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tupolski works Koltun's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Koltun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tupolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Koltun seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koltun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Koltun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Koltun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tupolski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koltun's head.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Koltun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koltun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski 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 Koltun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koltun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Koltun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Tupolski lands a glancing blow to the side of Koltun's head.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Tupolski.
Koltun slips a straight right by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Koltun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Tupolski keeps Koltun at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.#T3#
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tupolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupolski is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Koltun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tupolski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tupolski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun wants to get back to his feet but Tupolski passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!

Katurian Tupolski is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Marek Koltun spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

 

Event: CEFC 291     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Koltun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Jong Guk jabs at Koltun's body.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Koltun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Jong Guk sprawls well.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun avoids a kick to the body.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jong Guk lands with an uppercut that bounces Koltun off the cage and back into range.
Koltun goes for a double leg but Jong Guk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jong Guk continues to drive forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk with a hook.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.#ES#
Jong Guk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koltun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koltun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koltun. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jong Guk swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Koltun down.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4##TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jong Guk quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jong Guk.
Koltun stops Jong Guk from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Guk keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Jong Guk has his feet on Koltun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun dives in for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Koltun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jong Guk lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Koltun slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koltun under the eye.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jong Guk as Koltun shoots in.
Koltun tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Koltun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk. #T1#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun away with a front kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Koltun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koltun.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jong Guk!
Koltun throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jong Guk because Koltun loaded up on that one.
Jong Guk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Koltun looking to control but Jong Guk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koltun throwing strikes here but Jong Guk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Koltun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koltun looking to finish Jong Guk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jong Guk!
Jong Guk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jong Guk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koltun lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Koltun trying to control but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jong Guk controlling the position for now.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Jong Guk won't allow it. #SUB2#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Jong Guk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun. #TD2#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jong Guk's guard.
Koltun prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Koltun trying to control but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.#ES#
Jong Guk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koltun keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Koltun decides to pull guard.
Koltun looking to control.
Jong Guk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun keeping full guard, as Jong Guk tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Koltun won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jong Guk tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jong Guk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Koltun stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Jong Guk is trying to stand up here but Koltun is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jong Guk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koltun is pressing down on Jong Guk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jong Guk is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Koltun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Jong Guk is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jong Guk defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Jong Guk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk jabs Koltun right on the nose. Koltun blinks but takes it well.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Koltun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jong Guk.
Koltun takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Koltun 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.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jong Guk keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Jong Guk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Koltun works over Jong Guk with some ground and pound from guard.
Koltun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jong Guk looking to control.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Guk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun won't allow Jong Guk to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Koltun drives through and clinches with Jong Guk against the cage.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jong Guk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jong Guk!
Koltun lands a big elbow.
Koltun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jong Guk? #T1#
Jong Guk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Koltun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Koltun looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Jong Guk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jong Guk tries to hold on but Koltun postures up.
Koltun sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Koltun thowing shots but they're missing.
Jong Guk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jong Guk gets back to half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Koltun seems to be looking for submissions.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to full guard.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koltun prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Koltun trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Jong Guk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off looking to stand but Koltun dives back in and keeps control.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Jong Guk has his hands clasped together around Koltun's back. He's all about the action.
Jong Guk is trying to maintain the position but Koltun is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Jong Guk defends the submission attempt.
Jong Guk trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jong Guk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Koltun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Koltun and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Koltun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Koltun wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jong Guk did well to prevent Koltun getting side control.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koltun lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jong Guk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Koltun jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Marek Koltun stared into the camera and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.
Kim Jong Guk was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.

 

Event: CEFC 289     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Naoki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki lands a leg kick that knocks Koltun off balance momentarily.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Koltun rushes Naoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Naoki.
Koltun scores with a shoulder strike.
Naoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koltun up against the cage.
Koltun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Koltun fails to land.
Naoki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naoki.
Koltun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naoki's elbow. #T1#
Koltun lands with a light punch inside.
Koltun is looking to control Naoki's arms but Naoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koltun has his back to the cage.
Koltun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naoki lands with a left to the head.
Naoki has Koltun pushed against the cage.
Naoki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koltun is looking to control Naoki's arms but Naoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koltun has his back to the cage.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Naoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koltun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naoki tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Koltun.
Koltun misses with some punches.
Koltun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Koltun lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Naoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Koltun.
Naoki throws a combination that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Koltun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun blocks a head kick by Naoki.
Koltun sizes up Naoki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naoki misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Naoki misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naoki tried to score with a low kick but Koltun checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koltun.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Naoki misses with a head kick.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Koltun slips under a jab.#T3#
Naoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun. #TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Naoki to the ground. Koltun is now in Naoki's guard.
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.#SUB#
Koltun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naoki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Koltun trying to control the position.
Naoki won't allow Koltun to sweep him here. #T4#
Koltun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Naoki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Naoki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Naoki. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koltun throwing a counter right hand but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki cracks Koltun with a good jab.
Marek Koltun is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun counters with an inside leg kick.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki misses with a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Naoki swinging wildly here.
Naoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Naoki gets caught napping as Koltun dives in and scores a takedown. Naoki manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Naoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Naoki has wrist control.#T1#
Koltun distracts Naoki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koltun trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Naoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Koltun is trying to keep Naoki in close.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Naoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Koltun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naoki has passed into half guard!
Koltun is trying to control but Naoki manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Koltun regains half guard.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard but Naoki has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun wants to control but Naoki is having none of it.
Naoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koltun is looking to escape. #T4#
Naoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koltun regains half guard.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naoki can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun tries to score with a low kick but Naoki moves his leg out of the way.
Koltun sets himself, and Naoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Koltun avoids it this time.
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Koltun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naoki's sensitive parts.
Naoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koltun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Koltun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Naoki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki misses with an uppercut. Koltun saw that one coming.
Naoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koltun counters with a thumping low kick.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Naoki misses with a hook to the body
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koltun scores with a jab to the head.
Koltun lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Naoki there.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naoki. Naoki obviously looking to wear him down.
Naoki throws a combination that misses
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Koltun finds it's target.
Naoki misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Naoki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Naoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koltun checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Naoki down.
Koltun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Koltun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koltun works the jab nicely.
Naoki takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Naoki throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naoki throws a nice looking combination but Koltun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Koltun thuds a left hand into Naoki's body.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Naoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koltun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naoki. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Koltun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Koltun misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Koltun is trying to get an arm triangle but Naoki is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Naoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun controls the position.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

Our winner, Marek Koltun, 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: CEFC 286     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
A punch combination from Thrul misses.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul throws a leg kick that misses.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrul sprawls and moves away.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Thrul finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Thrul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thrul dives in for a single leg takedown but Koltun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koltun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Thrul throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Thrul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Thrul!#REVB#
Koltun is pulling down on Thrul's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrul, at least for the moment.
Koltun continues to stall.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul with a nice head shot there.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. #T2#
Thrul cracks Koltun with a solid left hand.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Thrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there.
Thrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koltun trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Thrul has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrul's head.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun is trying to control. Thrul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Thrul.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrul counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Thrul misses.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun slips a jab from Thrul.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Aznar Thrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thrul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thrul tries to work over Koltun's front leg with a kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koltun lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Koltun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Koltun lands.
Aznar Thrul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Thrul.
Koltun walks into a jab.#T1#
Thrul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koltun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
Thrul lands with a right hand.
Thrul looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Thrul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul misses with a few strikes there.
Thrul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thrul closes the distance but Koltun moves to the side #TD#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrul won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Koltun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thrul works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2##SUB#
Koltun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thrul sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Thrul is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koltun prevents Thrul from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Thrul is defending it quite comfortably.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Thrul is defending the position.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Thrul dodges it nicely.
Thrul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Koltun trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thrul is looking to escape.
Koltun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Koltun trying to control the action but Thrul is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Thrul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrul.
Thrul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thrul stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Thrul rushes Koltun and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thrul manages to break the clinch.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koltun's calf.
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koltun.#TD#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Thrul's guard.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him. #T2#
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Koltun advances to half guard.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun is stalling here. Thrul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koltun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thrul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun defending against the ground and pound.
Thrul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Thrul wants to stand but Koltun has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Thrul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
Thrul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Koltun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrul scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!

Aznar Thrul spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CEFC 283     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hightower counters with a thumping low kick.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hightower in his tracks.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hightower throws out the jab.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Hightower misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hightower as he avoids it easily.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hightower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Hightower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hightower works Koltun's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
Koltun prevents Hightower from escaping the position.
Koltun working the ground and pound but Hightower is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hightower tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.#T2#
Koltun working the strikes but Hightower uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hightower moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet. #SUB#
Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Koltun has gone for a leg lock! Hightower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koltun's guard.#REVR#
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hightower keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Hightower has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Koltun postures up. #SUB#
Hightower had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Hightower is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Hightower controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Koltun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick from Hightower.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun lands a jab to the head.
Hightower scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Hightower sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hightower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a nice leg kick.
Koltun wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hightower looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Hightower tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Hightower is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Hightower's guard.
Hightower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Hightower is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hightower looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koltun passes into half guard.
Hightower tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koltun has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Koltun scoring with strikes but Hightower is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun avoids the attempt from Hightower to control.#T3#
Koltun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hightower hang on?
Hightower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hightower squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hightower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koltun cracks Hightower with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Hightower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hightower wants to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Hightower is looking to get to half guard.
Hightower is in a horrible position here. Koltun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koltun with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Koltun swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hightower is now in Koltun's guard. A big mistake from Koltun there, giving up the dominant position!
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Hightower misses with a looping right.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hightower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.#T1#
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hightower defends it well.
Koltun stuns Hightower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Hightower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Koltun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koltun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koltun scoring with punches and elbows.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koltun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hightower is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Hightower tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hightower wants to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hightower's face. #T3#
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Hightower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hightower regains half guard.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Hightower wants to get back to full guard but Koltun has passed into side control.
Hightower is trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hightower tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Koltun stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hightower striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koltun 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC Live 50     
Date:   Mar 15, 2018
#R1#
Koltun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Koltun had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koltun cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koltun scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa shoots and misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.
Koltun throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Koltun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbosa backing away here, and Koltun unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Barbosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koltun if he has to take too many more of those.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koltun tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Koltun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a combination
and Koltun counters with a nice leg kick.
Koltun dodges the punch combination from Barbosa. #T2##TD2#
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa manages to get back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Koltun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa is looking to control Koltun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?#T3#
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Koltun there.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koltun winds up and cracks Barbosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa punching from the bottom. #T4#
Koltun passes to full mount!
Koltun landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koltun avoids the attempt from Barbosa to control.
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun lands a big elbow - Barbosa is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Barbosa is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
An out of breath Marek Koltun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 118     
Date:   Feb 22, 2018
#R1#
Koltun connects with the punch.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Koltun's belly button to the back.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Koltun feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Koltun is in close to Tupolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #T2#
Koltun throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Koltun only half commits.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that. #ES#
Tupolski bucks up and manages to escape back 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!
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupolski throws out the jab. #CL#
Koltun tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch.
Koltun with a jab.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Tupolski counters with a quick kick to the body but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance. #T4#
Koltun defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Koltun's ribs.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Koltun saw that one coming.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koltun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Koltun misses with a hook. Tupolski ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Koltun throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
It appears Tupolski was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Koltun finds it's way through Tupolski's defenses.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
That kick from Koltun tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koltun walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Tupolski works over Koltun's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Koltun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Tupolski had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Tupolski working Koltun over with knees to the body.
Koltun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski is stalling here.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Good body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Koltun gets control of Tupolski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koltun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Tupolski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Tupolski stands up from Koltun's guard - Tupolski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Koltun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Tupolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koltun counters with a low kick, right behind Tupolski 's knee.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch but Tupolski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Koltun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTupolski.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tupolski misses with a body punch
and Koltun counters with a body kick.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Good shot there by Koltun.
Koltun defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Tupolski 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. #TD2#
Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Tupolski pushes Koltun off looking to stand but Koltun dives back in and keeps control.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koltun is controlling the pace.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though.
Koltun throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tupolski taking some punishment here, with Koltun in his half guard.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from standing back up. #T3#
Koltun is looking to advance position but Tupolski won't allow it.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Tupolski.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koltun.
Koltun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses
and Koltun counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Koltun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupolski as he avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupolski tries to escape but Koltun is in control.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun throws an elbow but Tupolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koltun throws an elbow but Tupolski slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!

After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEFC 275     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Koltun does it's job there.
Dangerous Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koltun eats them both and turns towards Dangerous Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Dangerous Jr
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dangerous Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dangerous Jr keeps working.
Koltun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dangerous Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koltun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Dangerous Jr defends.
Dangerous Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koltun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Koltun wants to control but Dangerous Jr is keeping him busy.
Koltun misses with the ground and pound.
Koltun working the head with strikes.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dangerous Jr keeps working.
Dangerous Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.
Dangerous Jr is looking for a sweep.
Dangerous Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dangerous Jr tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Koltun decides to stand back up. Koltun steps back and let's Dangerous Jr get back to his feet.
Dangerous Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Koltun is trying to pull guard but Dangerous Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch.
Koltun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dangerous Jr. Dangerous Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dangerous Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dangerous Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Koltun darts in and clinches Dangerous Jr up against the cage.
Dangerous Jr leaning against his opponent.
Koltun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun blocking some punches. #BC2#
Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Dangerous Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Koltun connects with a body shot.
Dangerous Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Koltun fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Dangerous Jr's guard.
Koltun lands a couple of digs.
Koltun trying to control but Dangerous Jr is working from the bottom.
Koltun stays in close to Dangerous Jr's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES#
Dangerous Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Koltun has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Still in the clinch, Dangerous Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Dangerous Jr's head.
Dangerous Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dangerous Jr stalling in the clinch but Koltun improves position.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Dangerous Jr controls the action.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koltun is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Koltun takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Koltun.
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerous Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun throws out a loose jab but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangerous Jr moves away.
Dangerous Jr tries to clinch up.
Dangerous Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Dangerous Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dangerous Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Dangerous Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koltun tries to advance to mount but Dangerous Jr denies him. #SUB2#
Koltun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koltun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Koltun decides to stand back up. #T3#
Koltun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koltun blocks a low kick nicely.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dangerous Jr as he avoids it easily.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Koltun tried to score with a low kick but Dangerous Jr checks it.
Koltun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Dangerous Jr throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Dangerous Jr shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Dangerous Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koltun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Koltun scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerous Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Dangerous Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Koltun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Dangerous Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dangerous Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koltun cracks Dangerous Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Dangerous Jr has been cut.
Dangerous Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dangerous Jr in his tracks.
Koltun misses the jab.
Koltun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Koltun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dangerous Jr counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Dangerous Jr rushes Koltun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dangerous Jr digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Dangerous Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dangerous Jr can pounce on him.
Dangerous Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koltun.
Dangerous Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerous Jr tries to lock up and control but Koltun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dangerous Jr taking shots to the head.
Koltun lands a couple of good shots and Dangerous Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koltun scores with punches and elbows.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dangerous Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Koltun throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Koltun lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dangerous Jr hold on?! #T3##SUB2#
Koltun sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dangerous Jr taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marek Koltun!
A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC 271     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupolski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tupolski's guard.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but Koltun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupolski is one step ahead there. #T1#
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Tupolski has moved into half guard.
Koltun wants to improve his position but Tupolski is controlling well.
Tupolski is thwarting Koltun's attempts to control the position.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupolski is thwarting Koltun's attempts to control the position.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Koltun throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupolski escapes and throws Koltun's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Koltun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SU#
Tupolski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Tupolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupolski stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Koltun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
A big right from Koltun misses.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupolski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupolski to the ground. Tupolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tupolski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koltun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Koltun.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koltun is out of range.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski connects with a right hand. Koltun shakes it off.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tupolski keeps Koltun at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1##TD2#
Koltun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Tupolski defending against the ground and pound.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. #SUB2#
Koltun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tupolski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koltun's guard! Nice work there by Tupolski!
Tupolski wants to stand but Koltun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Tupolski has moved into half guard.
Koltun is looking to control Tupolski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koltun avoid being mounted?#T2#
Koltun wants to improve his position but Tupolski is controlling well.
Tupolski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Koltun.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Koltun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tupolski jumps into side control!
Tupolski working away.
Katurian Tupolski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun tries to bench press Tupolski off him but Tupolski keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Tupolski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koltun shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Koltun throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Koltun shoots in.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Koltun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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#
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Koltun's torso.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Koltun lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Koltun moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupolski to regain full guard.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tupolski won't allow Koltun to pass to mount.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tupolski!
Koltun landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Koltun looking to ground and pound but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tupolski is trying to stand.
Koltun throwing strikes but Tupolski recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Koltun trying to advance position but Tupolski counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Koltun manages to pass to side control.
Koltun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!

Katurian Tupolski 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: CEFC 269     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Koltun defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range. #TD2#
Koltun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anstey tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Anstey tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koltun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anstey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koltun prevents Anstey from escaping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Koltun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anstey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koltun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anstey regains half guard.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anstey to regain full guard. #T2#
Anstey is pulling down on Koltun's head. It's preventing any offense from Koltun, at least for the moment.
Koltun trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Anstey!#REVR#
Anstey wants to get up but he can't break Koltun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anstey is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koltun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koltun.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koltun scores with a decent looking hook.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Koltun feints and as Anstey raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving. #ES#
Anstey pushes Koltun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
Anstey lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Anstey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Anstey tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koltun uses his free foot to push down on Anstey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anstey.
Koltun unloads with some shots from mount but Anstey bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun with the ground and pound from mount.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Koltun with a couple of short strikes.
Anstey is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Koltun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anstey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koltun tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Koltun lands with some strikes.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Koltun maintains control.
Anstey tries to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Anstey tries to buck Koltun off but he can't manage it.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Anstey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#T3#
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anstey's face.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Oh Anstey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Koltun! Anstey is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
A relieved looking Marek Koltun 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: CEFC 267     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Vieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koltun sprawls and moves away.
Rafael Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Koltun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira feints a jab promting Koltun to slip. Vieira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koltun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Koltun is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Koltun's guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Koltun being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Vieira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koltun manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vieira has Koltun in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koltun is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira is adopting a defensive guard.
Koltun scoring with some ground and pound.
Koltun chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Koltun is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koltun connects with a nice short shot to Vieira's temple.
Vieira wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Koltun drops back looking for a leg! Vieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vieira manages to kick Koltun off! Koltun jumps back into Vieira's guard.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it. #SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vieira controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself. #T3#
Vieira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koltun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably.
Vieira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vieira trying to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun is stalling here. Vieira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koltun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vieira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vieira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is not content to let Vieira control the position. #T4#
Koltun is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koltun tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira taking a break here but Koltun is having none of it and regains half guard.
Koltun tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koltun is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Rafael Vieira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koltun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koltun to see if he's OK.
Vieira trying to control the action but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira looking to control but instead Koltun has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koltun is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rafael Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira postures up.
Koltun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vieira controls the pace.
Vieira passes into half guard. #T1#
Vieira wants to advance to full mount but Koltun doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #T2#
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Koltun has moved into half guard.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Koltun working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vieira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vieira has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Koltun working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira is looking to control Koltun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?#T4#
Vieira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koltun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koltun connects with a nice short shot to Vieira's temple.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Koltun.
Vieira lands a good knee to the midsection. Koltun won't want to take too many of those.
Koltun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Koltun lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Koltun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira looks to land a body kick but Koltun moved away.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koltun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
Vieira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koltun on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vieira.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koltun as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense.
Vieira throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Vieira instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vieira obliges.
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Vieira letting Koltun take a breather here.
Koltun lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Vieira.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vieira obliges.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koltun down to the mat. Koltun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Vieira misses with a low kick.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vieira tries to clinch up
and Koltun counters with a left to the body.
Vieira misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Vieira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Koltun working the body and head with strikes.
Koltun in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koltun lands a few punches from side control.
Koltun is putting a hurting on Vieira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Koltun is putting a hurting on Vieira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Koltun wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T4#
Koltun controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koltun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Koltun wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Koltun scores with punches from side control.
Vieira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Koltun easily slips into full mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Koltun!

A victorious Marek Koltun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEFC 185 tourney Final     
Date:   Nov 23, 2017
#R1#
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski wants to slow Koltun down by chopping away at his legs.
Koltun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Koltun cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun misses the jab.#TD2#
Koltun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koltun is in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupolski is retaining full guard.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Koltun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Koltun isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Koltun lands a couple of digs.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Tupolski.
Tupolski tried to counter with a leg kick but Koltun avoided it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupolski cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Tupolski wants to slow Koltun down by chopping away at his legs.
Tupolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koltun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into Koltun's body.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koltun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koltun lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Tupolski pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Tupolski is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Tupolski's guard.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun stays in close to Tupolski's body and controls the position.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Koltun stays in close to Tupolski's body and controls the position. #T4#
Tupolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koltun lands a head kick. Tupolski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Koltun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski slips a jab from Koltun.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tupolski.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koltun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Koltun takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Koltun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski misses the jab.#T1#
Tupolski throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tupolski!
Koltun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tupolski down.
Tupolski is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Tupolski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koltun goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tupolski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koltun but great work by Tupolski.
Koltun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Koltun wants to control but Tupolski postures up.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Tupolski decides to stand back up.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Jab by Tupolski.#T3#
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koltun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Tupolski.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Tupolski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski tries to clinch but Koltun moves out of range.
And Koltun tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koltun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Koltun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.#T4##CL2#
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.#BC#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Koltun finds it's target.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Tupolski scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupolski has time to react.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
Koltun throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Koltun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Tupolski tries to counter by clinching up but Koltun breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Koltun keeps it at a distance.
Koltun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tupolski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Koltun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koltun throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tupolski wants to stand but Koltun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Koltun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tupolski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koltun, into his guard. #REVR#
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupolski's guard. #REVB#
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Tupolski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koltun! But no joy.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koltun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun slips a jab from Tupolski.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Koltun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koltun takes a step back to recover.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Tupolski scores with a decent looking hook.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun tries to move into range but Tupolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.#T4#
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski ducks right into an uppercut from Koltun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick
and Koltun counters with a left to the body.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!

After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEFC Live 44     
Date:   Nov 09, 2017
#R1#
Koltun wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strunz but Strunz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Strunz throws a low kick but Koltun avoids it.
Strunz tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz cracks Koltun with a good jab.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Koltun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strunz connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Strunz misses. #T1#
Strunz misses the jab.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Strunz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strunz throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strunz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
We've been told by Strunz's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strunz keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Strunz coming out on top.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strunz.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Koltun.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koltun is looking to score with low kicks.
Strunz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Koltun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strunz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strunz slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Strunz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koltun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koltun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koltun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koltun throws a leg kick
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koltun's head backwards.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Koltun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Strunz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strunz lands with a right hand.
Strunz walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koltun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bronko Strunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Strunz lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strunz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koltun momentarily.
Strunz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koltun checks it well.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun.
Strunz throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz checks a leg kick.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strunz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strunz connects with a crisp jab.
Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz tries a low kick but Koltun avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koltun might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strunz has got the better of the exchanges.
Strunz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
Strunz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koltun just manages to avoid it.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Koltun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Strunz does no damage.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koltun walks into a left hand.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koltun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strunz lands a jab.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Koltun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range. #T1#
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Koltun moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Strunz.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koltun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strunz scores with the left hand. Koltun knows he should have avoided that one.
Koltun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Strunz works the jab nicely.
Koltun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strunz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koltun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strunz with a body shot.
A big left from Strunz misses. #T2#
Strunz connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strunz connects with a right hand. Koltun shakes it off.
Strunz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun throws a low kick but Strunz moves out of range easily.
Strunz scores with a nice head shot.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Koltun seems unphased.
Strunz lands the left hand.
Strunz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strunz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Koltun counters with a left to the body.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Koltun flicks out a counter leg kick but Strunz steps away.
Koltun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strunz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strunz misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Koltun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun lands a nice looking body shot.
Strunz lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
Strunz's corner calls for a 1-2. Strunz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strunz misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Koltun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Strunz blocks the leg kick.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
And Koltun tries to counter it with a takedown but Strunz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Strunz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Strunz. No joy for Koltun on that attempt.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koltun's head.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun feints a counter leg kick.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strunz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Koltun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz takes one to the side of the head.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strunz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strunz defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Koltun connects with a right hand. Strunz shakes it off.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Strunz is working away.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun throwing shots but Strunz is blocking nicely.
Koltun stops Strunz from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Koltun working over Strunz with some ground and pound. Strunz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Strunz is working away.
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koltun wants to control but Strunz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strunz swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koltun's head.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koltun! But no joy.
Strunz takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Koltun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koltun moves to clinch but Strunz breaks away
and Strunz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koltun 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 Strunz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strunz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Strunz misses with a two punch combination.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz with a jab.#T4#
Strunz misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Strunz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koltun's hands.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Strunz throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strunz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strunz throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz connects with a body shot.
Strunz thumps Koltun with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bronko Strunz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strunz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Strunz backing away here, and Koltun unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strunz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Koltun throws a chopping leg kick but Strunz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Strunz lands the left hand.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strunz. #T1#
Koltun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koltun takes one on the button.
Koltun dives in and grabs Strunz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strunz pushes down on Koltun's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strunz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strunz throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
and Koltun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Koltun misses with a looping right.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Strunz down.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strunz swivels and escapes.
Strunz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz scores with a shot to the body.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koltun.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Strunz tries to bum rush Koltun with a series of wild strikes but Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strunz. #T3#
A jab from Koltun misses.
Koltun moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koltun scores with a punch to the head.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Koltun - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Strunz. Those never looked like landing.
Strunz misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strunz won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz parries the strikes from Koltun easily there. Koltun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Strunz to escape. #SUB2#
Koltun tries for a kimura but Strunz is defending well. #T4#
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strunz keeps working.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koltun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Strunz pushes Koltun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koltun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Koltun is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz had his way with Marek Koltun in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun cracks Strunz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strunz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz 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 Koltun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koltun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koltun.
Good exchange - Strunz coming out on top.
Koltun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strunz momentarily.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Strunz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strunz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koltun misses with a looping left.
Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strunz scores with a jab. Koltun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strunz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Strunz cracks Koltun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun misses the jab.
Strunz scores with a nice head shot.
Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strunz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat.
Strunz scores with a three punch combo!
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Strunz misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Koltun appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronko Strunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Jab from Strunz.
Strunz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koltun defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Strunz throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Strunz misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Strunz staying out of range there.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Strunz, which made it look bad.
Strunz is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Koltun finds it's target.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Strunz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a nice right hand.
Koltun slips under a jab from Strunz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!

 

Event: CEFC 259     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Goblin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koltun, pushing him back against the cage.
Goblin goes for a takedown attempt but Koltun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goblin fails with a takedown attempt.
Goblin shoots in but no luck this time.
Marek Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Goblin.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Goblin thows a body kick. Koltun tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Goblin forces Koltun back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Koltun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goblin content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goblin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1##ES2#
Goblin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koltun tries to work over Goblin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koltun digs a right hand underneath Goblin's ribcage. Goblin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Koltun successfully pulls guard.
Goblin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goblin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully.
Goblin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goblin stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goblin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goblin takes one to the chin there.
Goblin shoots in for a takedown but Koltun shows good takedown defense.
Goblin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goblin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goblin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koltun counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Goblin shoots in looking for a takedown. Koltun tries to sprawl out of it but Goblin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koltun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Goblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goblin shoots in but no luck this time.
Goblin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goblin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koltun sprawls well. Koltun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goblin gets slowly back to his feet.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
Goblin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Koltun misses the target.
Goblin with a poor takedown
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Koltun shoots in and bounces Goblin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Goblin has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun preventing the sweep.
Goblin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Goblin keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koltun working the strikes but Goblin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goblin keeping hold of Koltun's head, controlling as best he can.
Goblin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin tries to roll over but Koltun keeps him under control.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goblin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goblin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Koltun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goblin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Koltun.
Koltun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Goblin won't allow it.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Goblin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Koltun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goblin sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Goblin is working away.
Goblin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Goblin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goblin tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goblin defends it well. #T3#
Goblin is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goblin is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goblin manages to avoid it.
Goblin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marek Koltun is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun throws a body punch but Goblin moves out of range. #CL2#
Goblin gets a clinch.
Koltun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goblin walks away with a smile on his face. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Koltun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goblin shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Goblin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koltun quickly recovers to half guard.
Goblin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Koltun is defending against the submission attempts here by Goblin.
Koltun wants to control but Goblin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goblin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goblin on the side of the head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goblin.
Koltun being controlled for a moment.
Goblin working the strikes but Koltun uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin wants to control but Koltun is keeping him busy.
Koltun tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.#T1#
Goblin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Koltun makes his way to full guard, as Goblin worked for a kimura. #SUB2#
Goblin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koltun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goblin, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Goblin controlling Koltun's posture.
Koltun is looking to stand up but Goblin won't let him.
Koltun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Goblin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goblin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Goblin controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Goblin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goblin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Goblin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goblin lands in his opponent's guard.
Koltun is adopting a defensive guard.
Bob Goblin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goblin trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom. #T4#
Goblin throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goblin is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Goblin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

Marek Koltun thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 110     
Date:   Sep 28, 2017
#R1#
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Koltun getting side control.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koltun jumps into side control!
Koltun trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Koltun cracks Marshall with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but Koltun has passed to side control!
Marshall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Marshall manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Koltun passes into side.
Marshall parries the strikes from Koltun easily there. Koltun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marshall to escape.
Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marshall to see if he's OK.
Koltun lands a few punches from side control.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun throwing strikes but Marshall manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Marshall working the ground and pound but Koltun is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koltun, who protects the arm well.
Marshall trying to control the position but Koltun is working away.
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Marshall misses with a head shot. Koltun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Marshall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koltun's guard.
Koltun is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koltun avoid being mounted?
Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Koltun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.
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 Mason Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Koltun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koltun slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall misses with a takedown
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a straight left. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marshall enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marshall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koltun passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Koltun 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. Marshall tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Koltun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marek Koltun!
A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 109     
Date:   Sep 07, 2017
#R1#
No joy there for Goblin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koltun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goblin counters with a left and a right that stings Koltun.
Goblin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goblin shoots for a double leg takedown but Koltun sprawls well. He's pushed Goblin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Goblin moves away and avoids it.
Koltun lands a leg kick that knocks Goblin off balance momentarily.
Goblin dives in for a single leg takedown but Koltun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Goblin is out of range.
Goblin throws a sloppy head kick
and Koltun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goblin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marek Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Goblin.
Koltun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Goblin is just out of range.
Koltun's corner calls for a 1-2. Koltun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koltun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koltun wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Koltun thows a body kick. Goblin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koltun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goblin on the side of the head.
Bob Goblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goblin.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goblin.
Goblin ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goblin looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Koltun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Goblin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koltun!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goblin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koltun is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Goblin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koltun's legs.
Koltun being controlled for a moment.
Koltun tries to buck Goblin off but Goblin is having none of it.
Goblin misses with the ground and pound.
Koltun is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Koltun is trying to control Goblin's posture but Goblin avoids it.
Koltun tries to improve position but can't.
Goblin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Koltun works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Goblin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goblin is keen to just control but Koltun is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goblin controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koltun is on top in guard. #REVR#
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun prevents Goblin from getting back to his feet.
Goblin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goblin throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Goblin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koltun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goblin throws a right hand that Koltun ducks under and follows up with a left that Koltun also avoids with ease.
Goblin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob Goblin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Goblin down.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goblin shoots in for a takedown but Koltun shows good takedown defense.
Koltun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goblin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun's corner calls for a 1-2. Koltun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goblin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marek Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Goblin.#T1#
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Goblin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goblin closes the distance and clinches up with Koltun, looking for a takedown. Goblin pushes Koltun against the cage but Koltun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goblin feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Goblin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Koltun lands an uppercut.#TD#
Koltun gets control of Goblin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koltun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goblin can do to turn this around?
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Goblin postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it. #T2#
Koltun wants to sweep here but Goblin controlling him for the moment.
Goblin is working Koltun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Koltun drives through and clinches with Goblin against the cage. #TD2#
Goblin decides to pull guard.
Koltun forces his way into half guard.
Koltun lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goblin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goblin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Goblin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goblin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koltun is now in half guard.
Koltun working over Goblin with some ground and pound. Goblin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Koltun wants to take a breather but Goblin is having none of it.
Koltun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goblin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goblin is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him #SUB#
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort.
Goblin is not content to let Koltun control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Goblin gets the takedown into side control.
Goblin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Goblin tries to advance to mount but Koltun denies him.
Koltun gets back to half guard.
Koltun moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koltun looking for a triangle here. Goblin is fighting it but it looks tight! Koltun pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Goblin is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marek Koltun!
After winning the bout, Marek Koltun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEFC Live 39     
Date:   Aug 17, 2017
#R1##TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koltun throws a strike but Strunz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koltun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet. #SUB#
Koltun is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Koltun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strunz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun controlling Strunz's posture. #T1##SU2#
Strunz stands and steps away. Koltun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strunz but Strunz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strunz throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun is looking to counter punch.
Strunz throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Koltun tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Strunz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Koltun throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strunz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koltun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strunz scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Koltun thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strunz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strunz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Strunz throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strunz but Strunz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Koltun slips a straight right by Strunz.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
It looked like Koltun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Strunz.
Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koltun moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Koltun slips a jab from Strunz.
Strunz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koltun takes one on the button.
Strunz tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strunz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strunz misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Koltun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koltun. #T4#
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!
Koltun won't allow Strunz to get back to his feet.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun trying to control but Strunz is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun works over Strunz with some ground and pound from guard.
Koltun works over Strunz with some ground and pound from guard.
Strunz keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Koltun works Strunz's body with a nice hook.
Strunz scores with a punch to the head.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun is looking to wear down Strunz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strunz checks it well.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strunz to the ground. Koltun is now in Strunz's guard.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Strunz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strunz is one step ahead there. #T1#
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koltun managing to control the position.
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strunz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Strunz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Strunz!#REVB##T2#
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koltun postures up in Strunz's guard and throws a big left but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strunz's head.
Koltun prevents Strunz from getting back to his feet.
Koltun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Strunz blocks nicely.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Strunz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Strunz!#REVB#
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun is pushing down on Strunz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strunz is fighting to maintain full guard but Koltun has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Koltun is keen to just control but Strunz is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun with the ground and pound but Strunz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koltun stops Strunz from standing up.
Koltun connects with a couple of short punches.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun advances to half guard.
Strunz is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Koltun tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Strunz lands a lovely overhand right.
Koltun cracks a nice hook into Strunz's ribs.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Koltun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strunz's sensitive parts.
Strunz misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Strunz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koltun back to the cage. Strunz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koltun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strunz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Strunz punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Strunz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Strunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koltun takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz unleashes a big counter combination but Koltun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Koltun saw that one coming.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koltun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koltun blocks a jab.#T2#
Strunz throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strunz to the ground. Koltun is now in Strunz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Strunz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strunz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Strunz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strunz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strunz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun postures up and lands a big shot to Strunz's brow.
Koltun connects with a couple of short punches.
Strunz can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koltun is keen to just control but Strunz is a slippery customer.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strunz defending well though.
Koltun is keen to just control but Strunz is a slippery customer.
Strunz has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Strunz is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun looks to land a strike but Strunz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Koltun throws a strike but Strunz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Strunz wants to stand but Koltun is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Koltun trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strunz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 106     
Date:   Jul 27, 2017
#R1#
Lodbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koltun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lodbrok defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Lodbrok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lodbrok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lodbrok connects with a nice looking jab.
Lodbrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lodbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok catches Koltun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lodbrok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok lands with a nice combination. Koltun backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
Koltun scores with a jab. Lodbrok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Koltun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lodbrok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koltun is in Lodbrok's guard.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lodbrok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koltun controls the pace.
Lodbrok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Lodbrok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Koltun works over Lodbrok with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koltun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Lodbrok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun prevents Lodbrok from getting back to his feet.
Koltun content to stall in guard here.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Lodbrok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koltun postures up in Lodbrok's guard and throws a big left but Lodbrok blocks it.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lodbrok works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koltun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lodbrok's sensitive parts.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun goes for a double leg but Lodbrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lodbrok continues to drive forward.
Lodbrok wants to land a leg kick but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Koltun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lodbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Koltun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Lodbrok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Koltun on that attempt.
Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Koltun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Koltun ducks under and follows up with a left that Koltun also avoids with ease.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lodbrok sprawls and moves away.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range.
Lodbrok misses with the combination.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Lodbrok. Those never looked like landing.
Lodbrok tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lodbrok doesn't seem bothered though.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lodbrok misses with the combination.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lodbrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok stalks Koltun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koltun's face. Koltun staggers backwards, shaken.
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Lodbrok gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the cage.
Koltun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lodbrok on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodbrok blocks a low kick nicely.
Lodbrok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koltun counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##TD#
Koltun drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun landing with the ground and pound.
Koltun trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Lodbrok makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lodbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koltun can pounce on him. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lodbrok enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lodbrok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Koltun connects with a couple of short punches.
Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Can Koltun finish him?
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun gets to his feet and stands over Lodbrok, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lodbrok felt that one! Koltun unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lodbrok from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEFC 245     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Koltun misses the jab.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Koltun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koltun misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Koltun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koltun connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun misses with a body shot
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Koltun has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun. #T2#
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koltun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koltun scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Anderson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koltun on the side of the head.
Koltun lands with a good body shot.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Koltun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Koltun.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Koltun clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Koltun scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun lands with a shot to the body.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Koltun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Koltun lands a lovely overhand right.
Koltun lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Koltun misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Koltun shakes it off.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koltun's calf.
Koltun lands a nice looking body shot.
Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Koltun counters with a right hand to the body.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koltun misses with a right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koltun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koltun thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Jab from Anderson.#T3#
Koltun defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koltun lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koltun lands with a cross.
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Koltun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Koltun thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Koltun swings widly with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Koltun scores with a jab.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Koltun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
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!
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Koltun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koltun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koltun works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koltun.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koltun jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Koltun misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Koltun's head back.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.#T2#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koltun.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Koltun off balance momentarily.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Koltun looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Koltun postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Koltun being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Koltun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koltun trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Koltun preventing the sweep.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVR#
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Koltun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Koltun!#REVB##SUB#
Koltun lying in Anderson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Anderson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Koltun taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brownie Anderson waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 103     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1##TD#
Koltun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parks's guard.
Parks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parks has Koltun pulled in close to control his posture.
Parks is trying to keep Koltun in close.
Koltun postures up in Parks's guard and throws a big left but Parks blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Koltun is working Parks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koltun trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parks is keeping the position for now.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parks with a jab.#TD#
Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parks defending well though.
Parks trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Koltun seems content to control.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Parks tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Parks is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Koltun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parks is just riding it out for now. Koltun eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Parks is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun throws a strike but Parks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koltun distracts Parks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Parks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koltun connects with the punch.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koltun swats away the attempt to clinch by Parks.
Koltun jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
Koltun 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.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Parks has wrist control.#T1#
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parks can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koltun.
Parks trying to control but Koltun postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Koltun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parks sees it coming and defends easily.
Parks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koltun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koltun's back!
A lull in the action here.
Parks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koltun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parks throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Parks controlling the positon.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Parks is controlling the position but Koltun somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Parks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun is pressing down on Parks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Parks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parks trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Koltun being controlled here, momentarily.
Koltun is pulling down on Parks's head. It's preventing any offense from Parks, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Parks stands up and waves to Koltun to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Koltun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
Koltun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koltun slips under a jab from Parks.
Parks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parks wants to clinch.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Parks misses.
Koltun lands with a cross. #TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koltun is pressing down on Parks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parks is holding on for now. #T1#
Parks tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Parks dodges it nicely.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Parks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Parks keeping hold of Koltun's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parks is trying to stand.
Koltun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Parks!
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Koltun.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Parks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Koltun lands a couple of good shots and Parks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Koltun is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Koltun.
Parks is really stuck here.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks just trying to survive but Koltun is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Koltun controls the position.
Koltun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Koltun avoiding Parks 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Parks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

Marek Koltun thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 241     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Anderson swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Koltun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koltun postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koltun defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#TD#
Koltun 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.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pulls Koltun in close to his closed guard and prevents Koltun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Koltun's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Koltun controls the position from side control.
Koltun gets to mount! Anderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Koltun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
The referee warns Anderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koltun throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a hook.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Koltun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Koltun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Koltun jumps guard.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun 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.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Koltun tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson wants to advance to full mount but Koltun doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVR#
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has Koltun pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass. #T2#
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun controlling from the top position.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Koltun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Koltun's head back.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Koltun's body. Koltun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Koltun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Koltun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koltun.
Anderson is trying to keep Koltun in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.#TD#
Koltun drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Koltun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
Anderson controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard. #REVB#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Koltun punching from the bottom - just letting Anderson know he's still in a fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Koltun's head.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#CL#
Koltun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Koltun on the inside.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Koltun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brownie Anderson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koltun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.#T1#
Anderson stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Koltun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Anderson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Koltun. Koltun tries to recover but Anderson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Koltun lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
Brownie Anderson very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) 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: CEFC 239     
Date:   May 05, 2017
#R1#
Nice body kick from Ring.
Ring takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ring walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Ring.
Ring throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ring!
Ring wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ring has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ring is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ring is avoiding damage well.
Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ring to see if he's OK.
Ring is pushing Koltun's head away, looking to escape. Koltun manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Koltun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koltun connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ring some visible discomfort.
Koltun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ring is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Ring taking a bit of punishment here - Koltun scoring with strikes.
Koltun advances nicely into full mount. #ES2#
Ring bucks Koltun off and manages to get back to his feet!
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ring throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.#T2#
Ring takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Koltun appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ring gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun dives in for a single leg takedown but Ring sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Ring clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koltun.
Koltun lands with a light punch inside.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Koltun is blocking nicely.
Ring tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koltun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koltun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ring walks away with a smile on his face. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ring darts in trying to clinch
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Koltun slips a jab and a cross from Ring.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ring sprawls and moves away.
Ring misses with the body kick
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Koltun as he checks the leg kick.
Koltun is looking to chop away at Ring's legs.
Ring attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Ring.
Ring throws a big shot that misses.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ring misses with a low kick.
Ring misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ring manages to avoid it.
Ring throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring is being controlled here. #SUB#
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koltun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koltun trying to control the action but Ring is working from the bottom.
Ring dodges the ground and pound from Koltun.#SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun'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.
#R2##CL2#
Ring clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.
Ring prevents a body shot from Koltun.
Koltun avoids the elbow strike from Ring, against the cage.
Koltun blocks an elbow strike.
Koltun keeps control of Ring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Ring.
Ring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koltun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Ring working Koltun over with knees to the body.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Ring lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koltun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ring working hard to break the clinch.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koltun blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ring throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Ring lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koltun takes a step back to recover.
Koltun throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Koltun darts in and clinches Ring up against the cage.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Koltun manages to pull guard.
Koltun has a closed guard, preventing Ring from standing up.
Koltun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Koltun thows a huge punch but Ring dodges it nicely.
Ring wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Koltun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Koltun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ring gets full guard.
Koltun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koltun landing some decent shots from guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Ring keeps moving.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ring is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Koltun trying to control but Ring is working from the bottom.
Koltun works over Ring with some ground and pound from guard.
Koltun landing some decent shots from guard.
Koltun is stalling in the full guard.
Koltun is working Ring over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ring fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Koltun misses the target.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ring.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Ring is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ring misses the target.
Jeremy Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ring lands with a kick to the temple. Koltun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marek Koltun is winning the standup battle so far.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Koltun rushes Ring and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ring can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koltun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ring throws an elbow but misses.
Koltun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koltun jumps guard but Ring turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Ring tries a knee to the head but Koltun blocks it.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ring connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Koltun.
Koltun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ring smiles and moves away.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ring.
Ring throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
A low kick from Ring is predictable there
and Koltun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
The fighters circling - Ring throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ring moves into the clinch successfully.
Koltun managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but Koltun blocks with his arms. #T2#
Ring throws an elbow but it misses.
Ring lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Koltun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koltun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Koltun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Koltun has a closed guard, preventing Ring from standing up.
Koltun is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ring wants to stand and escape but instead Koltun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun connects with a couple of short punches.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun throws a strike but Ring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ring tries to stand but Koltun is controlling from the bottom.
Koltun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Ring wants to stand but Koltun is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Ring gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Koltun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ring fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ring darts in and clinches Koltun up against the cage.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jeremy Ring just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Koltun jabs at Ring's body.#TD#
Koltun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koltun prevents Ring from getting back to his feet.
Koltun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Ring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koltun's guard.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Ring wanted to stand there but Koltun had control of the position.
Ring stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Ring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koltun's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun catches Ring with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeremy Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ring throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Ring.
Koltun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koltun cracks a nice hook into Ring's ribs.
Ring is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ring lands a head kick! #TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koltun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Ring keeps moving. #T3#
Koltun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koltun 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.
Koltun stops Ring from standing up.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ring wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is in close to Ring's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Koltun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Koltun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ring looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ring looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ring! #REVB#
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun tries to bench press Ring off him but Ring keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ring tries to stand but Koltun is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun had his way with Jeremy Ring in that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL2#
Ring closes the distance and clinches.
Ring misses with a knee strike.
Koltun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koltun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koltun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Koltun blocks it. #BC#
Koltun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Koltun as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun sizes up Ring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ring throws a combination that misses
and Koltun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ring tries to clinch there but Koltun circles away.
Koltun looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Ring. #T1#
Ring is looking to clinch.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ring sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ring kicks Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Ring is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ring was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Ring tries to counter with a clinch but Koltun shakes him off and moves away.
Koltun is looking to clinch. #TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ring napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ring's legs.
Ring takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Ring is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koltun asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koltun cracks Ring with a big right hand but Ring just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koltun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koltun in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3##SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ring is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koltun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jeremy Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ring tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.
Ring trying to remain calm as Koltun controls from the top position.
Koltun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koltun working away.
Ring is being controlled here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ring tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Koltun has good solid back control here.
Ring trying to get back to his feet but Koltun is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

Marek Koltun retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC Live 33     
Date:   Apr 21, 2017
#R1#
Söderlund connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Koltun misses its intended target.
Koltun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Söderlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Koltun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Söderlund.#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Koltun swings for the body but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Söderlund scores with a jab. Koltun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Söderlund.
Söderlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koltun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Söderlund. #T1#
Koltun slips a straight right by Söderlund.
Koltun closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Söderlund to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!#TD#
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Söderlund to the ground. Koltun is now in Söderlund's guard.#SUB2#
Söderlund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Söderlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Söderlund is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
Söderlund being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Söderlund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koltun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Söderlund has wrist control.
Koltun won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Söderlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Söderlund has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Söderlund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Söderlund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Söderlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Söderlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun controls Söderlund momentarily but Söderlund frees himself.
Koltun is looking to sweep but instead, Söderlund has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Söderlund tries to stand but can't do so whilst Koltun controls his leg.
Koltun 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.
Koltun wants to improve his position but Söderlund is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Söderlund working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Koltun's thigh. Koltun counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Söderlund won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Söderlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun controls Söderlund momentarily but Söderlund frees himself.
Söderlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Söderlund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Koltun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Söderlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Koltun takes a swing at Söderlund's ribcage but misses.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Söderlund moved away.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Söderlund throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Söderlund lands an overhand right.
Söderlund feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Söderlund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koltun is able to avoid easily.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Söderlund takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Söderlund ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun slips a jab from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mats Söderlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Söderlund throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Söderlund pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Söderlund misses the jab.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Söderlund connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Söderlund misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Koltun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Söderlund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Söderlund some visible discomfort.
Koltun advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Koltun.#CUT#
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Söderlund really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Söderlund is still trying to improve position.
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Söderlund's face.
Koltun lands a big elbow.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Söderlund but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#
That has opened up Mats Söderlund's cut even more.
Söderlund can't escape the position.
Koltun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Söderlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
Mats Söderlund's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Marek Koltun 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: CEFC Fight Night 99     
Date:   Mar 27, 2017
#R1#
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Söderlund throws a sloppy head kick
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Söderlund lands with a nice body punch.
Koltun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun throws a hook but Söderlund blocks it.
Koltun throws a body punch but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Söderlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Koltun misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Söderlund. That's going to slow Koltun down.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Söderlund moved away.
Söderlund lands with a nice body kick.
Söderlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Söderlund misses with the body kick
and Koltun counters with a nice low kick that buckles Söderlund's knee momentarily.#T1#
Söderlund lands with a right hand.
Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Söderlund misses with a head kick.
Koltun looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Söderlund swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Söderlund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Söderlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Söderlund staying out of range there.#T2#
Söderlund ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Söderlund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Söderlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koltun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Söderlund scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Söderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Söderlund tries a low kick but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Söderlund throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Koltun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Söderlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Söderlund looking to control.
Koltun won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
Söderlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Söderlund has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Söderlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun trying to control but Söderlund postures up. #SUB2#
Söderlund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Söderlund prevents Koltun from improving his position.
Söderlund is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koltun reverses the position - he's now on top in Söderlund's guard. #T4#
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Söderlund's head.
Söderlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Söderlund being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Söderlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koltun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltun scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Söderlund will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Söderlund thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Söderlund is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koltun rather than just go for the knockout.
Söderlund misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Söderlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koltun doesn't seem bothered though.
Söderlund throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Söderlund looks to land a body kick but Koltun moved away.
Söderlund lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Söderlund scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Söderlund swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Söderlund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koltun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Söderlund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Söderlund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koltun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Söderlund scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Söderlund. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Koltun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Söderlund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Koltun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Söderlund is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
Söderlund tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
Söderlund gets back to half guard.
Söderlund has his hands clasped together around Koltun's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Koltun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Koltun prevents Söderlund from improving his position.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Söderlund moves into full guard.
Söderlund looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Koltun stands up over Söderlund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Söderlund controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Söderlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Söderlund is looking for a kimura here.
Koltun tries to get to full guard but Söderlund has control of the leg. #T4#
Söderlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Koltun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Söderlund trying to pass the guard but Koltun defending well.
Söderlund moves nicely into side control.
Söderlund postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Söderlund looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koltun is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Söderlund thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Söderlund misses with a series of wild punches.
Söderlund takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Koltun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Söderlund taking some punishment here, with Koltun in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun slips a nice elbow through Söderlund's hands, connecting with Söderlund's forehead.#SUB#
Koltun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Koltun seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koltun lands a nice short elbow.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Söderlund defending well though.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Söderlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Söderlund is pressing down on Koltun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koltun postures up and lands a big shot to Söderlund's brow.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Söderlund keeps moving.
Söderlund wants to control but Koltun passes easily into half guard.
Koltun is thwarting Söderlund's attempts to control the position.
Koltun winds up and cracks Söderlund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Koltun winds up and cracks Söderlund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund taking some punishment here, with Koltun in his half guard. #T3#
Söderlund wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Koltun is nestled in close to Söderlund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Söderlund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Söderlund wants to get back to full guard.
Koltun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Söderlund knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koltun prevents Söderlund from improving his position.#SUB#
Koltun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Söderlund defends it well.
Söderlund is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Söderlund works his way to full guard. Good work.
Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Söderlund controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Söderlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun 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.
Söderlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Koltun avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Söderlund misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Söderlund lands with a cross.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Söderlund avoids it really well and circles away.
Söderlund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund throws a low kick, looking for Koltun's leg but Koltun calmly moves out of range.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Söderlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Söderlund looks to land a body kick but Koltun moved away.
Mats Söderlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Söderlund throws a head kick that half lands.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun misses with a body punch
and Söderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Koltun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Söderlund's guard.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun is in close to Söderlund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Söderlund is trying to control the position but Koltun postures up.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Söderlund wants to sweep here but Koltun controlling him for the moment.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Söderlund keeps moving.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun passes Söderlund's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koltun is trying to control. Söderlund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Söderlund is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koltun jumps into side control!#SUB#
Koltun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Söderlund, who protects the arm well.
Söderlund is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Söderlund keeps working.
Söderlund manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koltun's best efforts.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Koltun. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Söderlund regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koltun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Söderlund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Söderlund controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Söderlund's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Söderlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun had his way with Mats Söderlund in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Söderlund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Koltun gets a double leg takedown into Söderlund's guard.
Söderlund controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Söderlund is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Söderlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koltun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Söderlund is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koltun, into his guard. #REVB#
Söderlund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Söderlund trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Söderlund advances position into side control!
Söderlund is looking to take a break and control but Koltun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koltun striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Söderlund tries to score with some ground and pound. Koltun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Koltun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koltun regains half guard.#SUB2#
Söderlund is looking for a kimura here.
Söderlund is keen to just control but Koltun is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Söderlund wants to work for an arm triangle but Koltun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Söderlund thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Söderlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Söderlund.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Söderlund is just content to waste time from the top position. Koltun takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Söderlund chips away with some ground and pound.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Söderlund looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Söderlund has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Söderlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Söderlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Söderlund keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Söderlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koltun is trying to control the position but Söderlund postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Marek Koltun retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: CEFC Live 32     
Date:   Mar 09, 2017
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Koltun has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Koltun lands a left hand.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson has Koltun pushed against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koltun jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Koltun around his waist. Koltun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Koltun taking a breather.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Koltun pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Koltun successfully pulls guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Koltun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#T2##SUB2#
Koltun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun. #T3#
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Koltun recovers full guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koltun throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Koltun has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun is the new welterweight champion!
Marek Koltun thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 232     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Koltun misses with an uppercut
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Koltun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Koltun is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Koltun misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Koltun punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Koltun throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koltun on the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Koltun misses the jab.#T2#
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koltun lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koltun lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Koltun slips under a jab from Anderson.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Koltun throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Koltun connects with a body shot.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Koltun moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koltun throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koltun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koltun's back!#SUB#
Anderson looking to break Koltun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Koltun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Koltun hold on?!
Koltun trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koltun misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson checks a low kick from Koltun.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koltun.
Koltun misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Koltun throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Koltun 's knee.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koltun! But no joy.
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Koltun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Koltun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson pushing down on Koltun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koltun wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Koltun recovers full guard.
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Anderson trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Koltun has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Koltun moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips a jab from Koltun.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koltun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Koltun moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Koltun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Koltun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Koltun stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Koltun lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Koltun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koltun working the strikes but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Brownie Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Koltun trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Koltun misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koltun misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to work over Koltun's front leg with a kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Koltun trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Koltun won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koltun is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVR#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Anderson wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Koltun not doing much here.
Koltun wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is controlling Koltun's trapped leg to prevent Koltun from advancing to side control.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Koltun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koltun is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donk. Anderson catches Koltun right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Koltun should have avoided that one.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Koltun misses with a looping left.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Koltun avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab. #T1#
Koltun throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
And Koltun tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Koltun cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Koltun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Koltun down.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Koltun throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
Koltun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Koltun misses
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Koltun has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the cage.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Koltun's defenses. #T4#
Koltun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.
Koltun seems to have recovered his senses.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Koltun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Brownie Anderson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: CEFC Live 31     
Date:   Feb 16, 2017
#R1#
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koltun. Koltun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Koltun finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Koltun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Koltun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anderson's thigh. Anderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to stand but Koltun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anderson is looking to pass into half guard but Koltun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koltun is in guard.#REVB#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koltun controls the pace.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard.#REVR#
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVB##T3#
Anderson pulls Koltun in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson pulls Koltun in close to prevent any damage.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltun is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Koltun is defending it quite comfortably.
Koltun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
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 Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Koltun has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Koltun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koltun.#BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch. #T1#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun lands a body shot.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koltun.
Koltun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koltun connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
And Koltun tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koltun connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Koltun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson misses with a hook #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Koltun trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Koltun swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Koltun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koltun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Anderson walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson jabs Koltun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Koltun throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Koltun.
Anderson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Koltun keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koltun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson is stalling here. Koltun is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Koltun has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koltun off and has taken his back!
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes.
Koltun manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Koltun. #T3#
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Koltun keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson pushing down on Koltun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koltun trying to control from the bottom.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Koltun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koltun is holding on for now.
Koltun tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koltun sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Koltun is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koltun's hands.
Koltun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koltun works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Koltun.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koltun has passed into side control.
Koltun scoring with punches from side control.
Koltun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koltun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koltun cracks Anderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Koltun's temple.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson throwing shots but Koltun is blocking nicely.
Koltun manages to get to full guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Koltun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun striking off his back but it's not causing Anderson any problems.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koltun tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Koltun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Koltun trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koltun into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Koltun. Koltun maintains the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Koltun blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Koltun jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a strike but Koltun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Koltun wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Koltun is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koltun slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Koltun misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koltun trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVR#
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koltun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koltun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koltun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koltun thinking.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Koltun misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson checks a low kick from Koltun.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Brownie Anderson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 92     
Date:   Jan 23, 2017
#R1#
Koltun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Koltun clinches.
Poulter is trying to break free.
Koltun is struggling to control the position.
Poulter misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun'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.
Koltun jumps guard but Poulter stands there with Koltun around his waist. Koltun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koltun pushes Poulter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koltun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun slowing the pace effectively.
Koltun blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Koltun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koltun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poulter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poulter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Koltun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poulter, who protects the arm well.
Poulter is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poulter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Poulter is being controlled here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Poulter is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Poulter defending against the ground and pound.
Poulter is trying to escape the position but Koltun is controlling the position. #SUB#
Koltun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Koltun swings around for an armbar but Poulter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard.
Koltun 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun keeping full guard, as Poulter tries to pass.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun trying to control the position.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Poulter throwing strikes but missing.
Poulter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poulter postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poulter trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Poulter postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Poulter throws a big elbow that misses.
Poulter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poulter throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulter.
Poulter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Koltun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poulter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poulter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Poulter throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Poulter slips under a jab from Koltun.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poulter defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Koltun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poulter doesn't seem phased though.
Poulter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koltun.
Poulter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Koltun rushes Poulter and presses him up against the cage.
Poulter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulter can do to turn this around?
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koltun blocking some punches.
Poulter slows down the pace here.
Koltun works on Poulter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Koltun jumps into guard, dragging Poulter to the mat.
Koltun looking to control.
Poulter is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Koltun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Poulter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poulter is one step ahead there.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
Poulter looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poulter keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #T2#
Koltun is working Poulter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Koltun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poulter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poulter has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Poulter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun trying to control the position. #SUB#
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulter preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Koltun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poulter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poulter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koltun being controlled here momentarily.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Poulter keeps moving. #T4#
Poulter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poulter postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it. #SUB#
Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poulter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koltun's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Poulter misses with a combination
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poulter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poulter lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koltun.
Poulter tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poulter wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Koltun misses with a head shot. Poulter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Koltun has gone for a leg lock! Poulter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koltun's guard.#REVB#
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulter looking to pass the guard.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poulter won't allow Koltun to sweep him here. #SUB#
Koltun looking for a guillotine here but Poulter defends easily.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Poulter from controlling successfully. #T2#
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Poulter controlling him for the moment.
Koltun doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Poulter stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Koltun has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Poulter manages to get his head free but now Koltun has transitioned to an armbar! Poulter grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Koltun! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marek Koltun!
An out of breath Marek Koltun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GFC 61:     
Date:   Dec 28, 2016
#R1#
Hartlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartlock avoids the body shot from Koltun.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Hartlock. #TD2#
Koltun scores with a takedown into Hartlock's guard.
Koltun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hartlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hartlock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard. #REVR#
Hartlock is fighting to break Koltun's control of his arms but Koltun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartlock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartlock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartlock 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.#T1#
Hartlock throws a big right hand that misses.
Hartlock throws an elbow that misses. Koltun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hartlock's guard. Nice move by Koltun!#REVB#
Koltun wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartlock has wrist control.#SUB#
Hartlock has his foot on Koltun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koltun works his way back into a safe position though.
Hartlock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hartlock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartlock is trying to hold Koltun in close to prevent damage but Koltun has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Hartlock wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartlock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hartlock is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartlock is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartlock moves into full guard.
Koltun postures up and lands a big shot to Hartlock's brow.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Koltun stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hartlock has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Koltun manages to get his head free but now Hartlock has transitioned to an armbar! Koltun grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hartlock! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Hartlock!
Brett Hartlock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GFC 53: Hoyce vs Virastuk     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Koltun circles away.
Davis is looking to land body kicks.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koltun.
Koltun misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis.
Koltun misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Koltun lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. #TD#
Davis has clasped his hands together around Koltun's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Koltun sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun trying to control but Davis postures up.
Davis thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely. #T1#
Davis misses with a head shot. Koltun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Davis won't allow Koltun to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Davis lying in Koltun's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Koltun decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Davis taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marek Koltun!
A victorious Marek Koltun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ewen Davis had this to say: 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'.

 

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Abbott misses with a straight left.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
Abbott throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Koltun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Abbott's head.
Abbott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abbott lands an uppercut.
Koltun lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abbott.
Koltun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koltun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abbott to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abbott.
Koltun stops a takedown attempt from Abbott. #TD2#
Koltun pulls guard successfully.
Abbott throws a strike but Koltun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Abbott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Koltun is looking to advance position but Abbott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Koltun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Abbott unloading with bombs!
Abbott thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Koltun gets back to half guard.
Koltun trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Koltun preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun controlling the position for now.
Abbott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abbott connects with a nice short shot to Koltun's temple.
Koltun is staying active underneath Abbott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abbott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Abbott trying to control the pace.
Koltun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbott.
Ground and pound from Abbott.
Abbott is trying to control the action in half guard but Koltun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abbott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koltun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott is just content to waste time from the top position. Koltun takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Abbott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abbott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Abbott postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Abbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
Abbott lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand.
Abbott leaves Koltun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Abbott misses.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koltun tries to land a leg kick but Abbott saw it coming and moves away.
Abbott takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun moves out of range as Abbott throws a body kick.
Abbott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Abbott digs a good body shot into Koltun's ribs.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Abbott throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Abbott shoots in and drives through. Koltun sprawls well.
Koltun lands a jab to Abbott's midsection.#TD#
Koltun tries to sprawl but Abbott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abbott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltun is trying to control but can't.
Abbott working over Koltun with some ground and pound. Koltun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Abbott avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abbott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun is controlling Abbott's posture.#T3#
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Abbott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Abbott!#REVR#
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Abbott trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott throws a strike but Koltun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Abbott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Dave's Dumb Belles inform me that Koltun has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abbott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abbott throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Abbott misses
and Koltun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a straight left.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Abbott throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Abbott works the jab nicely.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abbott throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abbott throws a sloppy body shot
and Koltun counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Abbott.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
It appears Abbott was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Abbott misses the target.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbott doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Abbott's ribs.
Koltun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koltun but Koltun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A low kick from Koltun misses #TD#
and Abbott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abbott trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Abbott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abbott's guard. #REVB#
Abbott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abbott working a defensive guard but Koltun manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Koltun throwing strikes but Abbott manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abbott lands an elbow.
Koltun sneaks back into half guard.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koltun's head.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Koltun is having none of it.
Abbott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koltun tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brenden Abbott.
Well Abbott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!

Brenden Abbott 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: GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2     
Date:   Sep 07, 2016
#R1#
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Koltun has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Andrew Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Koltun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
Koltun feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koltun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Koltun feints and as Ryan raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun controlling from the top position.
Ryan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan pulls Koltun in close to his closed guard and prevents Koltun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltun working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Ryan trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Koltun winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Koltun trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Koltun there.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Koltun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Ryan will probably get the nod.
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#
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koltun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
It looked like Koltun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by Koltun to regain half guard. #T1#
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Koltun throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryan is not content to let Koltun control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ryan to regain full guard.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun controlling from the top position. #T3#
Koltun wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a head kick that Koltun semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Koltun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Ryan takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Koltun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koltun off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryan moves forwards but Koltun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun slips a jab from Ryan.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but Koltun moves his leg out of the way.
Koltun wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Koltun finish him?
Koltun thumps Ryan with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryan thows a leg kick but Koltun checks it
and Koltun counters with a crisp right that sends Ryan to the canvas! Koltun follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
In his post fight interview, Marek Koltun started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koltun.
Pekka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koltun.
Pekka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pekka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koltun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pekka's calf.
Pekka misses the body punch
and Koltun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koltun throws a lazy uppercut
and Pekka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Pekka misses.
Pekka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance.
Koltun lands a nice shot that snaps Pekka's head back.
Pekka swings widly with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekka.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Pekka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koltun throws a hook but Pekka avoids it easily.
Pekka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Koltun checks a low kick from Pekka.
Koltun walks into a straight right hand from Pekka.
Pekka checks a leg kick nicely.
Pekka stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koltun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pekka on the side of the head.
Pekka throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Pekka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koltun.
Pekka tried to score with a low kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekka.
Pekka misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Koltun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Pekka 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.
Koltun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun swings for the body but Pekka moves out of range.
Koltun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pekka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koltun moves away from the strike by Pekka.
Koltun tries a quick counter leg kick but Pekka is wise to it.
Koltun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekka.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koltun.
Koltun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekka throws the kick towards the body but Koltun avoids it.
Pekka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koltun.
Pekka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Pekka down.
Koltun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Pekka misses with a body shot.
Pekka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekka misses with a jab to the body
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
Koltun works the jab nicely.
Pekka misses with an uppercut.
Pekka lands with a nice body kick.
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Pekka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekka misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Pekka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekka misses with a hook.
Koltun flicks out a counter leg kick but Pekka steps away.
Pekka moves away from the strike by Koltun.
Koltun connects with a leg kick. Pekka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekka.
Pekka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Koltun misses.
A jab from Pekka finds it's way through Koltun's defenses. #T4#
Pekka loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Pekka connects with a crisp jab.
Koltun lands with a hook. Pekka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun throws out a counter right but Pekka avoids it with no problem.
Koltun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pekka throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Pekka saw that one coming.
Pekka looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Pekka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekka catches Koltun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Pekka.
Pekka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koltun! But no joy.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekka.
Koltun only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Donk. Koltun catches Pekka right on the button with a cross.
Pekka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koltun.
Pekka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pekka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pekka lands a slapping body shot.
Pekka takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Koltun dips to his left and cracks Pekka with an uppercut!
Koltun misses with a low kick as Pekka jumps back.#T1#
Koltun lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pekka.
Koltun misses the jab.
Koltun throws a push kick but Pekka slaps the foot to one side.
Pekka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koltun digs a good hook to Pekka's body.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekka looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koltun misses with a left hand
and Pekka counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Pekka.
Pekka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Pekka throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koltun throws a low kick but Pekka moves out of range easily.
Koltun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekka jabs at Koltun's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Koltun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekka was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Pekka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koltun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pekka working away.
Pekka wants to control but Koltun is keeping him busy.
Pekka tries to advance to mount but Koltun denies him. #T3#
Pekka wants to take a breather but Koltun manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pekka.
We've been hearing good reports from Pekka's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pekka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Dave's Dumb Belles inform us that Koltun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekka. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pekka forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pekka wants to work for an arm triangle but Koltun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pekka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koltun tries to roll over but Pekka keeps him under control.
Pekka is controlling the pace.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brutaali Pekka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Koltun.
Koltun throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Pekka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekka drops his hands momentarily and Koltun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekka.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pekka. That one must have hurt.
Pekka throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Pekka is out of range.
Pekka throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pekka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Pekka throws a leg kick that misses.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun lands a nice hook to Pekka's body. Pekka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
Pekka connects with an inside leg kick.
Pekka with a hook.
Pekka throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun lands a lovely overhand right.
Koltun lands with a right hand.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekka.
Good shot there by Koltun.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Pekka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun.
Pekka with a jab.
Koltun connects with a body shot that sends Pekka's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun moves forwards but Pekka connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Pekka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Pekka.
Pekka throws a leg kick
and Koltun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pekka throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pekka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun lands with a good body shot.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekka misses with a two punch combination.
Pekka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekka moves away.
Koltun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun tests Pekka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Koltun scores with a nice head shot.
Koltun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekka moves forwards but Koltun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pekka misses with a looping left.
Koltun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekka blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Pekka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pekka misses with a body shot.
Pekka throws a leg kick but Koltun moved away.
Pekka misses with a looping left.
Koltun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Pekka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pekka takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koltun checks a leg kick nicely.
Koltun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pekka at a distance.
Pekka missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun punishes Pekka's body with a nice straight punch.
Koltun slips a straight right by Pekka.
Pekka lands a jab to the nose.
Pekka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

Marek Koltun 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: GFC 23: Romanov vs Sobis     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koltun lands with a good body shot.
Koltun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Koltun misses with a hook.
A low kick from Koltun is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
It looked like Koltun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koltun.
Jab by Koltun.
Koltun connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Koltun.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.#T1#
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koltun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a low kick, right behind Murphy 's knee.
Koltun 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.
Nice uppercut there from Koltun.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koltun is looking to counter punch.
Koltun scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Koltun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Koltun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a right hand that Koltun ducks under and follows up with a left that Koltun also avoids with ease.
Murphy throws a low kick but Koltun moves out of range easily.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koltun throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Koltun cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#TD#
Koltun gets a big slam - oh, Murphy is out! Murphy is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun 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: GFC 12: Bailey vs Wosiecki     
Date:   Jun 22, 2016
#R1#
Koltun cracks Haas with a good jab.
Koltun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koltun throws a head kick but Haas moves out of range.
Koltun tries to land a leg kick but Haas saw it coming and moves away.
Haas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haas as he jumps to the side.
Haas 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koltun.
Haas throws a low kick, looking for Koltun's leg but Koltun calmly moves out of range.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koltun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
A cross from Koltun lands.#T1#
Haas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koltun finds it's way round the side to connect with Haas's head.
Haas moves out of range as Koltun strikes.
Haas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dahl Haas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Haas.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Haas circles away easily
and Haas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dahl Haas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Haas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Haas misses.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haas feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Haas throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Haas with a jab.
Haas takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Haas scores with a hook to the body. Koltun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Haas.
Koltun lands a jab to Haas's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Haas. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Haas lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Haas throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Haas finish him?
Koltun slips a straight right by Haas.
Haas throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Koltun seems to have recovered his senses.
Haas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Dahl Haas has been cut.
Haas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Haas throws a leg kick
letting Koltun counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Haas is rocked!#T3#
Haas is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Koltun Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Haas is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GFC 6: Horse vs Halko     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Koltun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Koltun slaps away a takedown attempt from Coenan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koltun misses with a kick to the body.
Coenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koltun.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coenan looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coenan closes the distance and clinches up with Koltun, looking for a takedown. Coenan pushes Koltun against the cage but Koltun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koltun swings for the body but Coenan moves out of range.
Koltun works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun is looking to slow Coenan down with leg kicks.
Koltun misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Coenan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koltun.
Coenan misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Coenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
Koltun scores with a nice strike.
Koltun misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Coenan moves into the clinch.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Koltun.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koltun.
Coenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koltun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coenan backwards.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan presses Koltun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koltun blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
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#
Coenan gets a takedown into half guard.
Koltun has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Coenan wants to take a breather but Koltun is having none of it.
Coenan trying to control from Koltun's half guard. Koltun has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koltun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Coenan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Coenan postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coenan throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koltun only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coenan tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Koltun clinches.
Coenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coenan working aggressively here.
Coenan blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Koltun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koltun gets through Coenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coenan throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coenan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koltun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Koltun clinches with his opponent.
Koltun looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Koltun pulls guard successfully.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Koltun managing to control the position.
Koltun controls Coenan momentarily but Coenan frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Coenan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun controlling Coenan's posture.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coenan lands a couple of digs.
Coenan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Koltun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Coenan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coenan postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Coenan with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coenan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coenan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hildebrand Coenan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coenan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coenan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coenan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Coenan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. #T3#
Coenan with a nice head shot there.
Coenan trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Coenan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Koltun pulls Coenan in close to his closed guard and prevents Coenan from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coenan tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coenan lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand. #T4##CL2#
Koltun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koltun takes a shot to the head.
Coenan lands with a light punch inside.
Coenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Coenan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hildebrand Coenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coenan tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good body shot from Coenan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koltun.
Coenan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koltun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coenan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hildebrand Coenan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coenan lands a slapping body shot.
Koltun moves to clinch but Coenan breaks away
and Coenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koltun thinking.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Coenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Coenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Coenan misses the target.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coenan counters with a right hand to the body.
Coenan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Koltun. #CL2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Koltun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koltun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Coenan.
Koltun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Koltun decides to pull guard.
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coenan is fighting to break Koltun's control of his arms but Koltun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coenan landing with the ground and pound.
Coenan works over Koltun with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Coenan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koltun's head.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coenan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coenan is fighting to break Koltun's control of his arms but Koltun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coenan throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Coenan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun misses with an uppercut
and Coenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Coenan moved out of range.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun throws a push kick but Coenan slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Koltun misses.
Coenan avoids a kick to the body.
Coenan scores with a punch to the head.#T4##TD#
Coenan shoots in and bounces Koltun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coenan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coenan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coenan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun pulls Coenan in close to his closed guard and prevents Coenan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coenan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hildebrand Coenan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coenan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hildebrand Coenan!

Hildebrand Coenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GFC 3: Collision Course     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1#
Tyrmaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Koltun stuns Tyrmaaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrmaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koltun pinned against the cage. Koltun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koltun cracks the inside of Tyrmaaja's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koltun. #TD2#
Tyrmaaja gets the takedown into side control.
Koltun stops Tyrmaaja from passing to mount.
Tyrmaaja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Koltun can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyrmaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyrmaaja off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Tyrmaaja right now.
Koltun is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Koltun gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Koltun gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Koltun apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Koltun, which made it look bad.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Koltun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marek Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
Koltun cracks Tyrmaaja with a good jab.#T2#
Koltun misses with a body kick.
Tyrmaaja lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koltun lands a body shot.
Tyrmaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Koltun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koltun misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrmaaja only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrmaaja moves away.
Tyrmaaja is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyrmaaja fails to land the takedown.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Koltun. #TD2#
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koltun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koltun tries to buck Tyrmaaja off but Tyrmaaja is having none of it.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
Tyrmaaja lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrmaaja cracks Koltun with a big elbow.
Koltun tries to buck Tyrmaaja off but Tyrmaaja is having none of it.
Tyrmaaja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tyrmaaja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koltun tries to bench press Tyrmaaja off him but Tyrmaaja keeps the position. #T4#
Tyrmaaja cracks Koltun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tyrmaaja landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position but Koltun is working away.
Tyrmaaja landing strikes.
Oh Koltun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koltun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koltun seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrmaaja sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Koltun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tyrmaaja working away.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Tyrmaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun is trying to control Tyrmaaja's posture but Tyrmaaja avoids it.
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 Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koltun, right into the meat.
Koltun wants to slow Tyrmaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja is defended easily by Koltun.
Tyrmaaja goes for a double leg but Koltun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koltun continues to drive forward.
Tyrmaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Koltun sprawls well. He's pushed Tyrmaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marek Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrmaaja walks into a straight right hand from Koltun.#T1#
A left lands for Koltun.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koltun swivels and escapes.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja sprawls and moves away.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja is defended easily by Koltun.#T2#
Tyrmaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Koltun sprawls well. He's pushed Tyrmaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrmaaja can do to turn this around?
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Koltun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrmaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koltun as he avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koltun.
Tyrmaaja fails with the takedown#TD#
and Koltun counters with a single leg into guard. Tyrmaaja didn't expect that.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyrmaaja defending well though.
Koltun moves nicely into side control.
Koltun advances to mount.
Tyrmaaja is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Koltun working for a submission but Tyrmaaja is keeping him at bay.
Koltun looking to control but Tyrmaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyrmaaja tries to hold on but Koltun postures up.#T4#
Tyrmaaja is bucking up trying to escape but Koltun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head.
Koltun looking to control but Tyrmaaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head.
Tyrmaaja is trying desperately to improve position.
Koltun controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrmaaja is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action.
Koltun controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tyrmaaja gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tyrmaaja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrmaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Tyrmaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koltun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyrmaaja defends well.
Koltun working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tyrmaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyrmaaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyrmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun is trying to keep Tyrmaaja in close.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyrmaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyrmaaja manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tyrmaaja looking to control.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Tyrmaaja is keeping the position.
Tyrmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Tyrmaaja has his foot on Koltun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koltun works his way back into a safe position though.
Koltun trying to control but Tyrmaaja is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyrmaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun digs a good hook to Tyrmaaja's body. #TD#
Koltun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koltun controlling the position. #T4#
Tyrmaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyrmaaja misses with a strike from the bottom.
Koltun controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyrmaaja tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Koltun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

After the fight, Marek Koltun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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