Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Halo wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance.
Halo blocks a jab.
Halo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Halo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beznisko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Beznisko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo checks the leg kick.
Halo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beznisko.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halo as he avoids it easily.
Beznisko swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Halo wants to counter with a clinch but Beznisko pushes him away.
Beznisko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Beznisko motions for Halo to come forward. Beznisko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to clinch.
A jab from Beznisko misses. #TD#
Beznisko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Halo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beznisko.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Beznisko keeps moving and retains side control.
Beznisko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Beznisko.
Check out the look on Beznisko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beznisko is putting a hurting on Halo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Halo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo is trying to work for a sweep but Beznisko has mounted him!
Beznisko landing strikes from the mount and Halo is in trouble!
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Beznisko is staying active.#T2#
Beznisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beznisko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beznisko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beznisko unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Beznisko connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Beznisko with shots to the head and body - Halo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halo is still in real trouble! Can Beznisko finish him?
Beznisko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Halo is out cold - huge knockout for Beznisko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko 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: CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Nicolas is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Beznisko misses with a wild combination.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
Beznisko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Beznisko misses. #T1#
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas cracks Beznisko with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beznisko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nicolas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Nicolas cracks Beznisko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beznisko to stand back up!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nicolas! Beznisko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beznisko doesn't seem bothered though.
Cooke misses with the body kick#TD#
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Cooke manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke misses with the body kick
enabling Beznisko to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko wants to slow Cooke down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Beznisko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke scores with a spinning back kick!
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##TD#
Beznisko gets the takedown into side control.
Beznisko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cooke is looking for a sweep.#ES2#
Cooke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke sizes up Beznisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.#T2#
Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beznisko with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Cooke.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Cooke finds it's way through Beznisko's defenses.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beznisko rather than just go for the knockout.
Beznisko scores with a hook.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3##TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beznisko lands in his opponent's guard.
Cooke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beznisko's guard. #REVB#
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Beznisko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.
Beznisko looking to control.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Beznisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko trying to control the position.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Beznisko is retaining full guard. #T4#
Beznisko is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture.
Beznisko wants to hit a switch here but Cooke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beznisko there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beznisko is trying to escape the mount.
Cooke controlling the pace for now.
Cooke mounts Beznisko! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
Beznisko throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke scores with a head kick.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke connects with a high kick.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beznisko at a distance.
Matt Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Beznisko avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Both fighters circling a little - Beznisko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beznisko.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Beznisko throws a leg kick
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Cooke feints a counter leg kick.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Cooke.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke feints a counter leg kick.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beznisko with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cooke blocks the leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Beznisko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beznisko.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beznisko is looking to clinch but Cooke is avoiding it.
Cooke swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range. #TD#
Cooke gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beznisko cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.
Beznisko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beznisko's guard. #REVB#
Cooke wanted to stand there but Beznisko had control of the position.
Cooke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Cooke.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beznisko throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Beznisko looks for a takedown but Cooke sprawls well.
Cooke cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Beznisko tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beznisko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Cooke thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beznisko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cooke stuffs the takedown attempt from Beznisko. Beznisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko misses with a body shot
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Cooke throws a front kick that sends Beznisko stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko blocks the body kick.
Beznisko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke jabs Beznisko right on the nose. Beznisko blinks but takes it well.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke lands a jab to Beznisko's midsection.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cooke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beznisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beznisko lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cooke.
Beznisko shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Beznisko closes the distance and pushes Cooke back into the cage.
Beznisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cooke.
Cooke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Cooke lands a shot to the body.
Cooke digs a right hand into Beznisko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beznisko's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko wants a takedown.
Beznisko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Cooke stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beznisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Cooke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooke tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke 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: CEC Halloween
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power prevents a body shot from Beznisko. #BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Power clinches up with Beznisko and pushes him back against the cage.
Power lands an uppercut.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko with a hook.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko 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.
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!
Beznisko throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power misses with a straight right.
Beznisko scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Beznisko catches Power right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Power throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
A bone on bone clash there as Beznisko blocks the leg kick.
Beznisko jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick from Power lands but Beznisko takes it in his stride.
Power tries to clinch there but Beznisko circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.
A good leg kick by Beznisko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Beznisko thumps Power with a low kick.
A jab from Power misses.
Jab, jab by Beznisko - just one landing. #T2#
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beznisko.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beznisko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beznisko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Beznisko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Beznisko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beznisko. Beznisko obviously looking to wear him down.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beznisko can pounce on him.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Power.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Beznisko dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power lands a glancing blow to the side of Beznisko's head.#CL#
Beznisko instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power throws a leg kick #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beznisko.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working. #T4#
The referee asks Beznisko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Beznisko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Power is avoiding damage well.
Power felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beznisko scoring with punches from side control.
Beznisko 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.
Power trying to remain calm as Beznisko controls from the top position.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Beznisko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Power some visible discomfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Power is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beznisko is trying to ground and pound but Power uses the momentary lack of control by Beznisko to regain 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 Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Beznisko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beznisko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Power.
Power throws a low kick but Beznisko avoids it.
Power lunges at Beznisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beznisko's hand.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Power connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Power bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beznisko's head backwards.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Beznisko clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Beznisko scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Beznisko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Beznisko dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beznisko backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beznisko tries to clinch
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Beznisko 's knee.
Beznisko slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Beznisko wants to clinch.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Geordie Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Jab by Beznisko.#CL2#
Power rushes Beznisko and presses him up against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Beznisko throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Beznisko working aggressively here.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power wants to break the clinch but can't.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beznisko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power working aggressively here.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power blocks a body shot from Beznisko. #T4#
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Power.
Beznisko throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power misses with some punches.
Beznisko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Beznisko misses with a body punch.
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!
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Power creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beznisko's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Beznisko walks into a left hand.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Power lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Power connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Beznisko motions for Power to come forward. Beznisko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Beznisko closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beznisko stalling in the clinch but Power improves position.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action. #T1#
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Beznisko.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Power after a bit of a struggle.
Geordie Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beznisko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power blocking some punches.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Power misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
Beznisko takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Beznisko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Beznisko tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
Power has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beznisko, right into the meat.
Beznisko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
Beznisko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
It looked like Beznisko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Beznisko 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power wants to stand up but Beznisko is controlling him.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Power wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beznisko manages to pass to side control.
Beznisko 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. #T4#
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Power defending well.
Beznisko with the ground and pound but Power uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beznisko is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko won't allow Power to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 Sergey Beznisko.
I think Beznisko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Geordie Power!
Geordie Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Erikson tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erikson throws the kick towards the body but Beznisko avoids it.
Erikson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Erikson controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erikson looking for a sweep. Not yet Erikson , not yet.
Erikson trying to strike off his back.
Beznisko passes Erikson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beznisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erikson wants to get back to full guard.
Beznisko working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beznisko is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Beznisko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Erikson 's thigh. Erikson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson wants to sweep but no luck.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Erikson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Erikson has wrist control.
Beznisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Beznisko preventing the sweep.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Erikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up in Erikson 's guard and throws a big left but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
Erikson pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Erikson 's brow.
Erikson is trying to control the position but Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erikson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko lands a couple of elbows.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Beznisko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erikson is still in real trouble! Can Beznisko finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko loads up on a big left hand. Erikson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Beznisko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Erikson can't hide his disappointment, as Beznisko celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
An out of breath Sergey Beznisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Beznisko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lombard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lombard 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.#SUB2#
Lombard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Beznisko cracks Lombard with a solid left hand.
Beznisko stays in close to Lombard's body and controls the position.
Beznisko throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beznisko is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to control but Beznisko is working from the bottom.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beznisko 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#
Beznisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Beznisko trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving. #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!
Beznisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lombard tries to avoid it but Beznisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lombard to the ground. Lombard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Lombard tries to sprawl but Beznisko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lombard slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Beznisko is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beznisko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Lombard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lombard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Lombard misses.
Beznisko moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombard.
Nice shot lands for Lombard.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Lombard wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombard takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a head kick that Beznisko semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard checks a low kick from Beznisko.
Lombard throws a hook but Beznisko avoids it easily.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beznisko moves out of range of the body kick.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beznisko scores with a nice strike.
Lombard punishes Beznisko's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombard blocks a leg kick.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lombard cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lombard lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Lombard.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lombard sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beznisko is pushing Lombard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lombard wants to stall.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lombard. #T3#
Lombard lands a left hand.
Lombard tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Beznisko lands an uppercut.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lombard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko digs a right hand underneath Lombard's ribcage. Lombard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beznisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Beznisko.
Lombard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
A nice left hand lands by Lombard.
Beznisko has Lombard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lombard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lombard is defending well.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Beznisko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombard stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Beznisko swings for the body but Lombard moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Beznisko persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Lombard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Lombard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beznisko cracks Lombard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombard.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lombard throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hank Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Beznisko seems unphased.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lombard scores with a kick to the body.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko 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.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Lombard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Beznisko jumps back.
A low kick from Lombard misses #TD#
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Beznisko distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lombard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beznisko escapes and throws Lombard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The strikes coming from Beznisko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beznisko working the strikes but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko with the ground and pound but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Beznisko 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.
Lombard controlling the position.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Lombard's brow.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beznisko distracts Lombard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko looks for a takedown but Lombard sprawls well.
Lombard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Lombard checks it.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Lombard throws a front kick aimed at Beznisko's knee but Beznisko avoids it well.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Beznisko misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beznisko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko 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: CEC 671
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1#
Blaster thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Blaster digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Blaster throws a nice head kick!
Beznisko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blaster moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Blaster works the jab nicely.
Blaster lands with an overhand left.
Blaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
A swing and a miss from Blaster.
Blaster throws a right and a left that Beznisko avoids nicely.
Beznisko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaster with a nice cross.
Beznisko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster clobbers Beznisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaster checks a low kick from Beznisko.
And Blaster counters with a quick kick to the body but Beznisko blocks it.
The fighters circling - Blaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko staying out of range there.#T1#
Blaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beznisko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheers as Beznisko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaster doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Blaster counters with a left and a right that stings Beznisko.
Beznisko moves out of range as Blaster strikes.
Blaster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaster feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Blaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beznisko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Blaster feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko misses with a body kick.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaster.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beznisko throws out a counter right but Blaster avoids it with no problem.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Blaster moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Blaster has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Master Blaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Beznisko.#T2#
Good work by Blaster as he checks the leg kick.
Blaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaster staying out of range there.
Blaster wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaster looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Blaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaster can pounce on him.
Blaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beznisko.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko wants to clinch up but Blaster keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Blaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beznisko misses with the head strike.
Beznisko is working Blaster over against the cage.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Beznisko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blaster can't fight it off and eventually Beznisko manages to take the fight to the floor. Blaster looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beznisko won't allow Blaster to get back to his feet.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beznisko is controlling him.
Blaster keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Blaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko content to stall in guard here.
Blaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaster keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass. #T4##ES#
Blaster is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beznisko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Beznisko lands a right hand.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Blaster blocks it.
Blaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster misses with a body punch.
Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaster or not.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaster working aggressively here.
Beznisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko taking a breather.
Beznisko lands a nice uppercut.
Blaster lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster'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#
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beznisko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaster.
Blaster scores with a kick to the body.
Blaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaster throws a body kick that misses.
Blaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Beznisko swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaster.
Beznisko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blaster cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beznisko.
Blaster avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Blaster tried to counter with a leg kick but Beznisko avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Beznisko lands but Blaster takes it in his stride.
Master Blaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
Master Blaster's cut is getting worse.
Beznisko moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
Blaster lunges at Beznisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beznisko's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Blaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Blaster blocks a jab.
It looked like Blaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Blaster.
Blaster takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Blaster.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Blaster's belly button to the back.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Blaster.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaster scores with a hook to the body. Beznisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster.
Beznisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaster.
Beznisko misses with a body kick.
Blaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Beznisko as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Blaster scores with a nice strike.
Blaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Blaster finds it's way through Beznisko's defenses.
Blaster moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Blaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaster connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it.
Blaster misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Beznisko has managed to clinch.
Beznisko blocking some punches.
Beznisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Blaster.
Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko. #T3#
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Beznisko on the inside. #CUT2#
Master Blaster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beznisko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Nice body punch from Beznisko - that landed with a thud.
Beznisko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beznisko trying to control the position but instead, Blaster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beznisko into the cage.
Beznisko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Blaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Beznisko gets tackled into the cage by Blaster. Blaster maintains the clinch.
Beznisko is working Blaster over against the cage.
Beznisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beznisko.#T4#
Beznisko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Beznisko. #CUT2#
Jeez, Master Blaster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko digs a right hand into Blaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaster's gas tank.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaster gets underhooks to prevent Beznisko's takedown attempt.
Beznisko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaster or not.
Beznisko lands a nice uppercut.
Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Beznisko tries to work over Blaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blaster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blaster is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaster controls his hands.
A short left from Blaster.
Still in the clinch, Beznisko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beznisko slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beznisko.
Blaster moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaster.
Blaster throws a shot to the body.
Blaster slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Blaster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaster throwing a counter right hand but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster tries to land a front kick but Beznisko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beznisko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Beznisko has managed to clinch.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Blaster misses with the head strike.
Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Blaster manages to get underhooks.
Beznisko takes a shot to the head.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaster controls his hands.
Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko works on Blaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko goes for a takedown attempt but Blaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Beznisko moves into range and clinches up with Blaster.#T2#
Blaster works on Beznisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beznisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blaster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blaster seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Beznisko is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster is trying to break free.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beznisko.
Blaster misses with the head strike.
Blaster lands with a right to the head.
Blaster presses Beznisko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Beznisko misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
Blaster has had enough of the clinch but Beznisko keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Beznisko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Beznisko stops Blaster from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko wants to pass to mount but Blaster is defending the position.
Beznisko moves nicely into side control.
Beznisko cracks Blaster with a big elbow.
Blaster is pushing Beznisko's head away, looking to escape. Beznisko manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Beznisko cracks Blaster with a big elbow.
Beznisko looks up at the clock and then as Blaster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beznisko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blaster wants to get back to his feet.
Beznisko lands some shots froms side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Beznisko!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Master Blaster stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.

Event: CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Beznisko looking to score a takedown here. Tsuruta is defending well but Beznisko drives through and ends up in Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position here.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuruta's brow.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuruta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tsuruta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsuruta is controlling Beznisko's posture.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsuruta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Beznisko in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Beznisko looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beznisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsuruta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.#T4#
Tsuruta is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuruta cracks Beznisko with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beznisko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Beznisko.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuruta but Tsuruta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Beznisko misses its target.#CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.#T1#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Beznisko throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beznisko rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Beznisko.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta tries to bum rush Beznisko with a series of wild strikes but Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beznisko scrambles back to his feet.
Tsuruta throws a combination. Beznisko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beznisko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.#T3#
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko looks to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Beznisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beznisko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick by Beznisko misses
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Beznisko with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuruta.
Beznisko darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Beznisko's head back. #T1#
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuruta, looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Tsuruta against the cage but Tsuruta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beznisko defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Tsuruta cracks Beznisko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Tsuruta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tsuruta.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Beznisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko tries to clinch up.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Beznisko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beznisko throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuruta but Tsuruta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuruta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Beznisko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Beznisko moves forwards but Brophy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beznisko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy sizes up Beznisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Beznisko.
Beznisko moves out of range as Brophy throws a body kick.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
An attempted straight right counter from Beznisko misses the target.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brophy lands with a nice body kick.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Brophy blocks the low kick.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brophy lands an overhand right.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Beznisko misses #KD2#
and Brophy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beznisko! Brophy lets Beznisko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
John Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy lands a leg kick that knocks Beznisko off balance momentarily.#TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brophy's guard.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brophy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beznisko is fighting to break Brophy's control of his arms but Brophy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beznisko trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beznisko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beznisko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well. #T3#
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Brophy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beznisko wants to land a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Brophy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beznisko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Beznisko moved away.
Brophy slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Brophy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beznisko. That one must have hurt.
Beznisko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beznisko tries to bum rush Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beznisko lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko misses with a low kick.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
And Brophy responds with a good body kick, but Beznisko manages to step out the way in time.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brophy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beznisko works his way into side control.
Beznisko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko in side control, throwing shots but Brophy defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brophy is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it.
Brophy is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Beznisko working away.
Beznisko trying to control the position but Brophy is working away.
Beznisko working the ground and pound.
Beznisko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Beznisko 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.
Brophy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beznisko wants to control but Brophy is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Brophy parries the strikes from Beznisko easily there. Beznisko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brophy to escape.
Beznisko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brophy defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Beznisko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brophy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beznisko in side control, throwing shots but Brophy defends.
Brophy regains half guard, as Beznisko was trying to land strikes.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brophy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brophy wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brophy defending well though.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brophy is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beznisko is controlling the pace. #T4#
Beznisko winds up and cracks Brophy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko working the head and body with strikes.
Beznisko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beznisko throws a strike but Brophy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brophy seems keen to control Beznisko's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beznisko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brophy slips under a jab.
Beznisko jabs at Brophy's body.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Beznisko clinches.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy gets underhooks to prevent Beznisko's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Beznisko.
Beznisko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brophy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Beznisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beznisko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy gets underhooks to prevent Beznisko's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Beznisko. #T1#
Brophy prevents a body shot from Beznisko.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Beznisko has Brophy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brophy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beznisko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brophy prevents it.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands. #BC2#
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brophy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Beznisko drives through with a takedown into Brophy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #T2#
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Brophy has wrist control.
Beznisko trying to move into half guard but instead Brophy has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brophy's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brophy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Brophy blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beznisko trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brophy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
And Brophy responds with a good body kick, but Beznisko manages to step out the way in time.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko takes one to the chin there.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Beznisko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

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 Sergey Beznisko.
I think Beznisko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
Our winner, Sergey Beznisko, 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: CEC 660
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Beznisko moved away.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Beznisko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beznisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls well. He's pushed Beznisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Beznisko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down. #CL#
Asztalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Beznisko has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Beznisko looks winded!
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beznisko.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Beznisko looking to stall.
Asztalos works on Beznisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asztalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beznisko can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Beznisko's head.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown.
Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.#T4#
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asztalos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Beznisko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beznisko scores with a spinning back kick!
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos lands with an overhand left.
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos moves out of range as Beznisko throws a body kick.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Beznisko dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Beznisko's knee but Beznisko avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asztalos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Beznisko.
A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Beznisko throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Beznisko saw that one coming.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.#T2#
Asztalos throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
No joy there for Beznisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Asztalos does it's job there.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well.
Asztalos throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance.
Beznisko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asztalos on the side of the head.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asztalos misses with a low kick as Beznisko jumps back.
Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. #T3#
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asztalos takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asztalos works the jab nicely.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos connects with a single shot there.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Asztalos drives through and clinches with Beznisko against the cage.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko. #T4#
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
A short uppercut from Beznisko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Beznisko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asztalos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off.
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beznisko walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Asztalos moved away.
Beznisko lands with a nice body punch.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and pushes Asztalos back into the cage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands an uppercut.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Beznisko pushes Asztalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
A short right from Beznisko.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Beznisko.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Asztalos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Beznisko has Asztalos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asztalos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beznisko.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Beznisko wants a takedown.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the body
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Kahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a leg kick.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko misses with a body kick.#T1#
Beznisko slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahn tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn moves out of range as Beznisko throws a body kick.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko walks into a jab.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beznisko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beznisko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a nice body shot.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Kahn catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Kahn.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Beznisko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a huge left! Beznisko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kahn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beznisko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Solomon Kahn 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: CEC 652
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Jab, jab by Bhullar - just one landing. #CL#
Bhullar closes the distance and clinches.
Bhullar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Bhullar controls the action.
Beznisko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bhullar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Bhullar misses with a body punch.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhullar controls his hands.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bhullar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
A head punch on the inside from Bhullar fails to land.
Bhullar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bhullar lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Bhullar prevents a body shot from Beznisko.
Bhullar is trying to stall.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bhullar lands with a right to the head.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko digs a right hand into Bhullar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bhullar's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Bhullar.
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
Bhullar lands a shot to the body.
Beznisko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhullar backwards.
Beznisko presses Bhullar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bhullar stalling the fight.
Beznisko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bhullar.
Beznisko misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bhullar. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhullar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko misses with some punches.
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
Bhullar lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Bhullar.
Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bhullar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beznisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bhullar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beznisko can turn it around.
Beznisko misses with a body punch.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Beznisko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bhullar is trying to keep an underhook but Beznisko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bhullar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Bhullar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Bhullar trying to control here.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko is looking to advance position but Bhullar won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beznisko pulls his head out easily.
Bhullar wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Bhullar's head.
Beznisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bhullar wants to control but Beznisko passes into side.
Bhullar tries to improve position but can't.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.
Bhullar sneaks back into half guard.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beznisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bhullar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Beznisko wants to pass the guard but Bhullar is defending well.
Bhullar wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy.
Beznisko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beznisko prevents Bhullar from improving his position.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bhullar defending well though.
Bhullar is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bhullar is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bhullar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bhullar looking for submissions off his back.
Beznisko throwing shots but Bhullar is blocking nicely.
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 Arjan Bhullar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bhullar scores with a jab to the head.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Bhullar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bhullar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bhullar's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beznisko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beznisko, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
Bhullar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bhullar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Bhullar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a takedown into side control.
Beznisko can't do much from the bottom here.
Bhullar lands an elbow.
Sergey Beznisko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beznisko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bhullar cracks Beznisko with a big elbow.
Beznisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bhullar content to control rather than advance.
Beznisko is not content to let Bhullar control the position.
Beznisko trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Beznisko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko is looking for a sweep. Bhullar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bhullar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beznisko gets back to full 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!
Beznisko 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#
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bhullar wants to improve his position but Beznisko is controlling well.
Beznisko throwing shots but Bhullar is blocking nicely. #T3#
Beznisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bhullar avoid being mounted?
Bhullar is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beznisko in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beznisko trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bhullar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Bhullar.#SUB#
Bhullar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Bhullar is trying to keep Beznisko in close.
Beznisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beznisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beznisko working the strikes but Bhullar uses the opportunity to regain 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 Arjan Bhullar 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bhullar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beznisko blocking some punches. #TD2#
Beznisko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Beznisko wants to control but Bhullar is keeping him busy.
Bhullar can't do much from the bottom here.
Bhullar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Bhullar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar regains half guard, as Beznisko was trying to land strikes.
Bhullar is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bhullar avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Bhullar looking for submissions off his back.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bhullar is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bhullar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beznisko pulls his head out easily.
Beznisko is keen to just control but Bhullar is a slippery customer.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bhullar's head. #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.#SUB#
Bhullar actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beznisko lands a nice short elbow.
Beznisko slips a nice elbow through Bhullar's hands, connecting with Bhullar's forehead.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Bhullar's head.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhullar keeps working.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Bhullar trying to hold on to Beznisko's head to control him but Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhullar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arjan Bhullar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beznisko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bhullar tries to get to full guard but Beznisko has control of the leg.
Beznisko wants to take a breather but Bhullar is having none of it.
Beznisko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Bhullar is rocked!
Beznisko working over Bhullar with some ground and pound. Bhullar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Bhullar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beznisko lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bhullar! More strikes land and this one is all over! Beznisko jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
An out of breath Sergey Beznisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away.
Blaster lands a jab.
Blaster drops his hands momentarily and Beznisko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaster misses with a body shot.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Blaster lands.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Blaster.
A little feinted left hand from Beznisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Blaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaster cracks Beznisko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Blaster slips the punch.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Blaster counters with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Blaster catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Blaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Beznisko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blaster gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Blaster is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beznisko has Blaster pressed against the cage, preventing Blaster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not.
Beznisko swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Beznisko.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land. #T2#
Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Blaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Blaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko blocking some punches.
Beznisko slowing the pace effectively.
Beznisko lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beznisko.
Blaster misses with some punches.
Beznisko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaster is pressed up against the cage. Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blaster down to the mat. Blaster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it.
Blaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaster.
Blaster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaster misses with a straight left.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beznisko swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a hook but Blaster blocks it.
Beznisko takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Blaster.
Beznisko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaster's sensitive parts.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Blaster.
Beznisko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Master Blaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Blaster does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Blaster cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
Blaster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko moves to clinch but Blaster breaks away
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blaster avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Blaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beznisko momentarily.
Blaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaster throws a big shot that misses.
Beznisko lands a jab to the head.
Blaster lands an overhand right.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beznisko throws a hook but Blaster blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaster misses with a two punch combination.
Beznisko defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand.
Blaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blaster lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko.
It appears Beznisko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beznisko.
Nice uppercut lands for Beznisko. That snapped Blaster's head back.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Blaster throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Blaster throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Blaster lands a right hook to the body.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Blaster.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Beznisko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster misses with a head kick.
Blaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
An inside leg kick from Beznisko misses. #T1#
Blaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaster misses with a body kick.
Beznisko jabs at Blaster's body.
Good leg kick by Beznisko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beznisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaster throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Blaster as he checks the leg kick.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Blaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaster tries to clinch up but Beznisko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Beznisko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beznisko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaster prevents it.
Blaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaster prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaster as Beznisko tries to tie him up.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster lands a body shot.
A short left from Blaster.
Beznisko blocks an elbow strike.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Blaster blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Blaster as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Blaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Blaster moves into the clinch.
Beznisko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasters head.
Blaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Blaster blocks it.
Blaster'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.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Blaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blaster after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko lands a left hand.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Blaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands. #TD#
Beznisko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blaster is trying to keep an underhook but Beznisko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blaster pushes Beznisko off looking to stand but Beznisko dives back in and keeps control.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaster defending well though.
Beznisko stops Blaster from getting back to his feet.
Blaster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Blaster is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaster's head.
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. Beznisko connects with a nice short shot to Blaster's temple.
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaster's head. #T4#
Blaster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beznisko is trying to control. Blaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Blaster has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beznisko is on him like a limpet, forcing Blaster back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko goes for a takedown attempt but Blaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Blaster.
Blaster thuds a left hand into Beznisko's body.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaster counters with a thumping low kick.
Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Master Blaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Blaster counters with a left to the body.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Blaster has Beznisko up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaster.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko tries to score a body lock takedown but Blaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaster.
Blaster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beznisko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blaster can turn it around.
Beznisko takes a shot to the head.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaster misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not. #BC2#
Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaster lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Beznisko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blaster swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaster. Beznisko shrugs it off though.
Blaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
A swing and a miss from Blaster.
Blaster misses the jab.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Blaster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beznisko walks into a jab.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Blaster knows he should have avoided that one.
Blaster cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Beznisko tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Blaster misses with a body kick.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaster blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Blaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaster misses with a hook.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaster blocks a jab.
Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
Blaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Beznisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaster misses with a hook
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaster as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Blaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster lands a slapping body shot.
Blaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaster cracks Beznisko with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target.
Beznisko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaster sprawls well. Blaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beznisko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice cross by Blaster.
Beznisko blocks a head kick by Blaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Blaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaster wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Beznisko with that takedown attempt.
Master Blaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blaster lands a head kick!
Blaster lands with a shot to the body.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Beznisko misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster!
Master Blaster took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEC 640
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Beznisko tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Beznisko misses.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns moves forwards but Beznisko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beznisko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns is really struggling to control Beznisko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns seems keen to control Beznisko's posture.
Burns 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#
Beznisko is looking to control Burns 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beznisko avoid being mounted?
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beznisko wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well. #SU#
Burns decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Burns blocks a head kick by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.#TD2#
Beznisko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Beznisko is now in Burns 's guard.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beznisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Burns has his feet on Beznisko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns lands the left hand.#T3#
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beznisko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beznisko.#TD2#
Beznisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beznisko scoring with punches and elbows.
Burns avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beznisko.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burns tries to improve position but can't.
Beznisko working the body and head with strikes.
Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
Beznisko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Beznisko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Beznisko is putting a hurting on Burns here, landing some big shots from side control. #ES#
Burns throws Beznisko to one side and escapes!
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Burns backing away here, and Beznisko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beznisko is able to avoid easily.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Beznisko counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
And Beznisko tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Beznisko takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Beznisko sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Beznisko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beznisko's calf.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beznisko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beznisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns throws a leg kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko scores with a decent looking hook.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Burns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Burns .
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Beznisko.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beznisko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beznisko tries to clinch up.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Beznisko does no damage.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Beznisko blocks a head kick by Burns .
Beznisko slips under a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Beznisko counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns misses with a body kick.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Good exchange - Beznisko coming out on top.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Burns motions for Beznisko to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Beznisko coming out on top.#T3#
Burns moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns jabs Beznisko right on the nose. Beznisko blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beznisko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beznisko.
Burns connects with the punch.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Burns digs a good body shot into Beznisko's ribs.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beznisko. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Beznisko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Beznisko scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko scores with a body shot.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beznisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko content to control rather than advance.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Burns throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Burns .
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko scores with a body shot.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab. #CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches.
Beznisko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns misses with a hook.
Beznisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Beznisko blocks the leg kick.
Beznisko dodges the punch combination from Burns .
Beznisko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A cross from Burns lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Beznisko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Beznisko settles back down.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko has a takedown stuffed.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.
Burns thumps Beznisko with a low kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Burns cracks Beznisko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
Beznisko throws a one two combo.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Beznisko cracks the inside of Burns 's front leg.
Burns catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko tries to work over Burns 's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Beznisko misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Beznisko jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Beznisko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beznisko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Beznisko's front leg but catches the back leg as Beznisko tries to avoid it.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beznisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bezniskos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beznisko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beznisko cracks Burns with a good jab.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Beznisko avoided it.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns 's head backwards.#CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Beznisko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beznisko wants to stall.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns blocks a body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Burns .
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Beznisko - that landed with a thud.
Beznisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Burns pushes Beznisko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Burns stalling.
Burns slows down the pace here. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beznisko is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Beznisko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Beznisko clinches with his opponent.
Burns blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns had his way with Sergey Beznisko in that round.
That's time! Burns 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Beznisko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beznisko! But no joy.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Beznisko.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beznisko lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Beznisko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Beznisko fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Beznisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns . Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Burns 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Burns .
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with an inside leg kick.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Beznisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko blocks a head kick by Burns .
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beznisko misses with a double jab.
Burns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beznisko. That one must have hurt.
Beznisko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Beznisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet here but Beznisko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burns 's back.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burns trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beznisko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns is doing well to control the position and prevent Beznisko from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy.

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 Alex John Conor Burns .
I think Burns 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns 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: CEC 637
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Beznisko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko dives in and grabs Arjuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arjuna pushes down on Beznisko's head and hops out.
Arjuna scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Beznisko.
Arjuna defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Beznisko does no damage.
Beznisko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
A low kick from Beznisko misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!#CL2#
Arjuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Beznisko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Arjuna lands with a light punch inside.
Arjuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Beznisko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arjuna is trying to keep an underhook but Beznisko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arjuna is pressing down on Beznisko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Arjuna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arjuna scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Beznisko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beznisko.
Beznisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot.
Arjuna throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arjuna. Arjuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Beznisko has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Beznisko wants the takedown. Arjuna is fighting it off but Beznisko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arjuna's guard against the cage.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arjuna pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Arjuna has wrist control.
Beznisko 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#
Arjuna controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Arjuna looking to control.
Arjuna has his hands on Beznisko's head, controlling the position.
Arjuna wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beznisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES2#
Arjuna sneaks out the side door and pushes Beznisko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice cross by Beznisko.
Arjuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Beznisko throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arjuna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arjuna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely.
Beznisko with a hook.
Beznisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Beznisko has hold of one of Arjuna's legs. Arjuna is fighting the takedown attempt but Beznisko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna looking to control.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Beznisko.
Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beznisko throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily.
Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beznisko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna.
Arjuna flicks out a counter leg kick but Beznisko steps away.#TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arjuna gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arjuna trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arjuna's head.
Arjuna pulls Beznisko in to control the position.
Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Arjuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arjuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arjuna looking to control.
Beznisko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Arjuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Arjuna blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily.
Beznisko looks to land a combination. Arjuna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beznisko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arjuna counters with an outside leg kick.
Beznisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.
Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arjuna.
Arjuna thows a leg kick but Beznisko checks it #TD#
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beznisko won't allow Arjuna to get back to his feet.
Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arjuna 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.
Arjuna is pulling down on Beznisko's head to control his posture. #T4#
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Arjuna pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beznisko prevents Arjuna from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arjuna pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Arjuna is trying to control the position but Beznisko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Beznisko's side.
Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Beznisko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Beznisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Beznisko takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko lands a right hook to the body.
Beznisko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beznisko with a body shot.
Beznisko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Beznisko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Beznisko backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Beznisko manages to avoid it all.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Beznisko misses the body punch
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sergey Beznisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Beznisko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arjuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Beznisko blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Arjuna throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far.
Beznisko lands with a slapping head kick.
Beznisko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beznisko, as that shot connected. #T4#
Beznisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Beznisko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Arjuna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko lands a lovely overhand right.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arjuna staying out of range there.
Arjuna feints a counter leg kick.
Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beznisko, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 632
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn 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.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beznisko - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beznisko. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Kahn lands with a cross.
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Kahn's body. Kahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kahn. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Beznisko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beznisko lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Beznisko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Beznisko clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn is trying to push Beznisko away but Beznisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Beznisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beznisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kahn's efforts to push away.
Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko avoids the head kick by Kahn.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beznisko misses with a hook.#TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kahn did well to prevent Beznisko getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko with the ground and pound but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beznisko throws an elbow that misses. Kahn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beznisko's guard. Nice move by Kahn!#REVB##T2##SU2#
Kahn stands up from Beznisko's guard - Kahn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kahn misses the body punch
and Beznisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beznisko clobbers Kahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Kahn is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Kahn.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Beznisko.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Beznisko misses with a wild combination.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko dives in and grabs Kahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahn pushes down on Beznisko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
No joy there for Beznisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beznisko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into Kahn's guard.
Beznisko prevents Kahn from getting back to his feet.
Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kahn wants to stand and escape but Beznisko is having none of it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kahn wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Beznisko counters with a left and a right that stings Kahn.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Beznisko's side.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahn scores with a punch to the head.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Beznisko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beznisko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beznisko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Beznisko drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
Kahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Good body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko pushes Kahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Beznisko misses with some punches.
Beznisko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beznisko. Beznisko obviously looking to wear him down.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beznisko.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko connects with a single shot there.
Beznisko scores with a leg kick.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beznisko blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Beznisko misses its target.
Beznisko connects with a crisp jab.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
Beznisko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
Kahn throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Kahn throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range. #T3#
Beznisko tries to move into range but Kahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko throws a body kick that misses.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Kahn avoids it well and moves away.
Kahn misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahn lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
Kahn slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Kahn misses with a left hand
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Kahn throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beznisko keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Kahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.#ROC#
Kahn is rocked!#TD#
Beznisko lands a huge takedown. Kahn is out but the ref is slow to react and Beznisko lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Kahn lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko lands with a good body shot.
Cooke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
Beznisko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooke finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Cooke slips a jab from Beznisko.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Cooke lands a right hook to the body.
Beznisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooke sprawls well. He's pushed Beznisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Beznisko. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Cooke has been cut.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beznisko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.#T1#
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick that Beznisko semi-blocks.
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beznisko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cooke lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beznisko. That did some damage!
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Beznisko saw that one coming.#TD2#
Beznisko feints and as Cooke raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Cooke wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Cooke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Beznisko lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Beznisko's head back.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beznisko with a nice cross.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Cooke. #T3#
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Beznisko's head back.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cooke clinches.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cooke - that landed with a thud.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Beznisko's front leg but catches the back leg as Beznisko tries to avoid it.
Beznisko tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke throws a jab when Beznisko was well out of range.
Beznisko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beznisko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko walks into a left hand.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body. Beznisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Cooke circles away easily
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beznisko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beznisko scores with a kick to the body.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooke throws a nice looking combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooke moves forwards but Beznisko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooke'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#
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Beznisko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Cooke.
Nice shot by Cooke.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beznisko.
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!
Beznisko slips under a jab from Cooke.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beznisko at a distance.
Beznisko throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Cooke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beznisko.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Beznisko moves out of range. #CL#
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Beznisko back into the cage.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Beznisko's head.
Beznisko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cooke lands with a left to the head.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko looking to stall.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Cooke gets underhooks to prevent Beznisko's takedown attempt. #BC#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Beznisko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooke's head.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Beznisko lands a jab to Cooke's midsection.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range. #T3#
Cooke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Beznisko moves forwards but Cooke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Beznisko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cooke tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Beznisko manages to move to mount!
Cooke tries to hold on but Beznisko pushes him away.
Cooke manages to control the position for a moment.
Beznisko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beznisko with shots to the head and body - Cooke looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko looking to finish Cooke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cooke!
Beznisko avoids the attempt from Cooke to control.
Beznisko lands a big shot there that rocks Cooke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beznisko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beznisko trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko cracks Cooke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beznisko unloads with some shots from mount but Cooke bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beznisko working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Cooke is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Beznisko tries to clinch up.
Cooke thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cooke gets tackled into the cage by Beznisko. Beznisko maintains the clinch.
Cooke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matt Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beznisko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooke lands a nice uppercut.
Beznisko is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke trying to control the position but instead, Beznisko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooke into the cage.
Beznisko working aggressively here. #T1#
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko misses with a body punch.
Beznisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cooke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Cooke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Beznisko's ribcage. Beznisko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Beznisko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beznisko scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Beznisko has picked Cooke up - he's going for a ride! Beznisko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Beznisko there.
Cooke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooke.#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!
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooke working a defensive guard here.
Cooke has control of Beznisko's left arm, preventing Beznisko from doing any damage.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Beznisko postures up.
Cooke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beznisko postures up.
Cooke controlling the position.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving. #T3#
Cooke is trying to keep Beznisko in close.
Beznisko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooke pulls Beznisko in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cooke eats them both and turns towards Beznisko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Beznisko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.
Beznisko walks into a jab.#T4#
Beznisko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beznisko 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.
Cooke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke with a hook.
Beznisko 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.
Cooke misses the jab.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Beznisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sergey Beznisko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beznisko misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke with a jab.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Cooke moves away
and Cooke counters with a left to the body.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke throws a hook but Beznisko avoids it easily.
Cooke defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko scores with a leg kick.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Beznisko misses with a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Cooke defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke blocks a leg kick.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Beznisko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Beznisko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke looking to slow down the pace here.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beznisko gets through Cooke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Beznisko has him pressed against the cage.
Beznisko blocking some punches.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke lands a shot to the body.
Cooke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooke lands with a light punch inside.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cooke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beznisko trying to stall but Cooke improves his position.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Beznisko blocking some punches.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beznisko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Beznisko is working for takedown but Cooke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cooke is defending well.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Beznisko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cooke can't fight it off and eventually Beznisko manages to take the fight to the floor. Cooke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beznisko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4##SUB#
Cooke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cooke wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position.
Beznisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke had his way with Sergey Beznisko in that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooke'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. 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#
Beznisko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Cooke slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beznisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko moves forwards but Cooke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko wants to clinch but Cooke slips to the side
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the body
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko. #T1#
Cooke throws a jab when Beznisko was well out of range.
Beznisko jabs Cooke right on the nose. Cooke blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooke finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beznisko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Beznisko catches Cooke right on the button with a cross.
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beznisko.#T2#
No luck for Beznisko with that takedown attempt.
Beznisko throws a front kick aimed at Cooke's knee but Cooke avoids it well.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Cooke.
Good shot there by Cooke.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Beznisko.
A left lands for Cooke.
Beznisko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Beznisko moves into range and clinches up with Cooke.
Cooke wants to get back to striking at distance but Beznisko won't allow it. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Beznisko tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beznisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cooke scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Cooke with a jab.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Beznisko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Beznisko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooke defends it well.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Cooke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Beznisko throws out a leg kick but Cooke moves out of range and Beznisko only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko throws a leg kick
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooke 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke retains his light heavyweight title!
Matt Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 626
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Beznisko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beznisko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kahn cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Kahn cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.#T1#
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kahn defends it nicely.
A low kick from Beznisko misses
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kahn tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Beznisko clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn misses with some punches. #T2#
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko wants a takedown.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Beznisko blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beznisko is working Kahn over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beznisko.
Beznisko works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle.
Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beznisko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beznisko.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Beznisko stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahn is defending well.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. #T4#
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Beznisko. #TD2#
Kahn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beznisko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kahn to the mat. Kahn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Beznisko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahn can't keep his opponent in guard - Beznisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kahn tries to kick Beznisko off but Beznisko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beznisko working the head and body with strikes.
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 Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kahn tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beznisko lands an overhand right.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Beznisko lands with a good body shot.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Beznisko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beznisko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily.
Kahn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beznisko moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahn scores with a body shot.
It looks like Kahn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beznisko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Beznisko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Kahn is rocked!
Kahn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beznisko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kahn. Beznisko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
An out of breath Sergey Beznisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 622
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
Kermit throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kermit won't be happy with that.
Kermit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kermit is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Beznisko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beznisko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beznisko controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko tries to score with some ground and pound. Kermit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kermit tries to buck Beznisko off but Beznisko is having none of it.#T1#
Beznisko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kermit some visible discomfort.
Beznisko throwing strikes but Kermit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermit wants to control but Beznisko is keeping him busy.
Beznisko looks to move to half guard but instead Kermit has passed into mount! Damn!
Beznisko gets back to half guard.
Kermit blocks the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to get to full guard but Kermit has control of the leg.
Kermit wants to control but Beznisko is keeping him busy. #T2#
Beznisko trying to control here.
Kermit content to control rather than advance.
Kermit is looking to take a break and control but Beznisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beznisko is pressing down on Kermit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Beznisko wants to sweep here but Kermit controlling him for the moment.
Kermit trying to control but Beznisko is working from the bottom.
Kermit won't allow Beznisko to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kermit lands with a nice body kick.
Kermit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kermit misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kermit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Kermit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kermit defends it well.
Kermit connects with a solid leg kick.
Beznisko lands with a hook. Kermit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kermit moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko scoring well with a low kick there.
Kermit moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Kermit misses with a body kick.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Kermit is out of range.
Kermit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Kermit misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kermit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Kermit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kermit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beznisko doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beznisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kermit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Kermit misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Beznisko counters with a nice right hand that sends Kermit toppling to the canvas! Kermit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beznisko finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Constantine Kermit has been cut.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Kermit shows good takedown defense.
Kermit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kermit's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kermit's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Beznisko!
A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Constantine Kermit had this to say: 'Yes, he good.'.

Event: CEC 616
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko. #CL#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Beznisko stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beznisko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beznisko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Cooke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko tried to counter with a leg kick but Cooke avoided it.
Beznisko tries to clinch up but Cooke circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Beznisko gets a clinch.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Beznisko. #BC#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke slips under a jab from Beznisko.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Beznisko circles away.
Beznisko connects with an inside leg kick.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beznisko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Cooke lands a glancing blow to the side of Beznisko's head.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Cooke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Cooke.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Cooke checks a low kick from Beznisko.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Cooke digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beznisko doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko slips a jab from Cooke.
Cooke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Beznisko throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body punch
enabling Beznisko to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke loads up on a big right hand but Beznisko slips the punch.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cooke scores with a jab. Beznisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke.
Cooke thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Cooke throws a low kick but Beznisko avoids it.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beznisko is looking for a counter combo.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Beznisko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well.
Cooke throws a lazy uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooke misses with a straight left.
Beznisko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Beznisko's head back.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Cooke feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Beznisko checks it #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cooke won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Beznisko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beznisko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Cooke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beznisko in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko looks to land a strike but Cooke avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beznisko preventing the sweep.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.#T3#
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Beznisko wants to clinch up but Cooke keeps it at a distance.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Beznisko checks it.
Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Beznisko misses with a double jab
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke motions for Beznisko to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beznisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
A little feinted left hand from Beznisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooke.#T2#
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beznisko lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooke moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke. #T3#
Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Beznisko rushes Cooke and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooke sprawls and moves away.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
That kick from Cooke tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beznisko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke throws a right hand that Beznisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Beznisko also avoids with ease.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top.
Cooke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Beznisko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cooke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooke 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 612
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Beznisko lands with a good body shot.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beznisko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko tries to land a body kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall. #T1#
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Beznisko takes the fight into the clinch.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Beznisko stalling in the clinch but Dall improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Beznisko.
Beznisko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
Beznisko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Beznisko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dall up against the cage.
Beznisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Beznisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Beznisko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergey Beznisko.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Dall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Beznisko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko trying to control the pace.
Dall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beznisko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Dall has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beznisko content to control rather than advance.
Beznisko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dall for as long as he can get away with.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dall defending well though.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Dall pushes a forearm under Beznisko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Beznisko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall 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: CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko moves in looking to clinch but Bixby pushes him off.
Beznisko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby swinging wildly here.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
Bixby tries to score a body lock takedown but Beznisko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bixby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beznisko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bixby's hands.#T1#
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko scores with a jab.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Bixby moved out of range nicely.
Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beznisko defends it well.
Bixby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bixby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beznisko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely.
Bixby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Beznisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Beznisko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bixby misses with a left hand
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Bixby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beznisko's head.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Bixby manages to avoid it.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bixby.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bixby misses with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Bixby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bixby moves out of range of the strikes.
Bixby looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Bixby missing with a left hand there. Beznisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beznisko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beznisko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beznisko won't be happy with that.
Beznisko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bixby wants to control but Beznisko is keeping him busy. #T4#
Beznisko tries to improve position but can't.
Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bixby tries to score with some ground and pound. Beznisko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beznisko wants to control but Bixby postures up.
Beznisko regains half guard.
Beznisko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bixby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beznisko defends it well.
Bixby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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 Sergey Beznisko 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#
Nice jab there from Bixby.
Bixby misses with a hook.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Bixby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bixby works the jab nicely.
Bixby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bixby lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bixby scores with a jab to the body.
Bixby throws a combination. Beznisko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beznisko lands a head shot.#T1#
Bixby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beznisko defends well and Bixby ends up having to push Beznisko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby lands with an overhand left.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Bixby is quick to defend against it.
Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bixby.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bixby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Bixby throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Beznisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Bixby is working from the bottom.
Beznisko in side control, throwing shots but Bixby defends. #T3#
Beznisko scores with punches from side control.
Beznisko wants to control but Bixby is keeping him busy.
Beznisko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bixby struggling a bit here.
Buzz Bixby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beznisko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Bixby is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Bixby is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it.
Bixby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko landing a few strikes.
Bixby is looking to regain half guard here but Beznisko keeps moving and retains side control.
Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bixby is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Beznisko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beznisko working away.
Bixby tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Beznisko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Beznisko lands a big shot there that rocks Bixby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that second round.
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#
BOOM! Beznisko lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bixby. Bixby tries to recover but Beznisko is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bixby lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 604
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Blazer ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazer scores with a nice head shot.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazer.
Blazer throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blazer moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazer manages to avoid it.
Blazer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Blazer moves away and avoids it.
Blazer clobbers Beznisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Blazer misses the target.
It looked like Beznisko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
Blazer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blazer moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Blazer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Beznisko pushes Blazer up against the cage in a clinch.
Beznisko wants to stall.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blazer after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blazer. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blazer tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beznisko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Blazer controls the action.
Blazer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Beznisko is controlling him.
Blazer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko just leaning against Blazer, taking a breather.
Blazer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Beznisko.
Blazer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Blazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blazer.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko misses with a straight right. #T3#
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Blazer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko looks to clinch
letting Blazer counter with a right hand.
Blazer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blazer misses with a looping left.
Blazer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blazer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beznisko stuns Blazer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Beznisko. That snapped Blazer's head back.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range.
Blazer connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Blazer lands a left and a right that send Beznisko crashing to the mat, dazed. Blazer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Blazer slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko. #T4#
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blazer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Blazer cracks Beznisko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beznisko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blazer finish him? #ROC2#
Beznisko is rocked!
Blazer misses with a looping right.
Blazer misses with a hook
enabling Beznisko to counter with a crisp jab.
Blazer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and Blazer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blazer slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazer tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blazer scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Blazer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blazer connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blazer. Blazer obviously looking to wear him down.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Blazer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blazer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko throws a low kick but Blazer avoids it.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beznisko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beznisko tests Blazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Blazer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Beznisko gets a clinch.
Beznisko throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch.
Blazer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Beznisko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blazer in his tracks.
Blazer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Beznisko blocks the leg kick.
Blazer slips a jab from Beznisko.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko throws a sloppy body shot
and Blazer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beznisko is defended easily by Blazer.
Despite the aggression on Blazer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazer manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Blazer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazer leaves Beznisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Blazer.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blazer walks into a jab.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Blazer avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Blazer slips under a jab from Beznisko.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a jab when Blazer was well out of range.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko dodges the punch combination from Blazer.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Blazer is quick to defend against it.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazer slips under a jab.
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blazer misses with a straight left.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Blazer is quick to defend against it.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Blazer.
Blazer swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Ricky Blazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blazer just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blazer.
Blazer misses with a lunging right hand
and Beznisko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko blocks a leg kick.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Beznisko defending well as Blazer loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Blazer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
Blazer slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Blazer slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Blazer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Blazer misses.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blazer keeps the fight on the outside.
Blazer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beznisko's calf.
Blazer scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
Blazer digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Blazer slips under a jab.
Beznisko misses the jab.#T1#
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Blazer counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Beznisko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blazer sprawls well initially but Beznisko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blazer keeps working.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blazer is looking for a sweep. Beznisko 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.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko is nestled in close to Blazer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Blazer dodges it nicely.
Beznisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blazer is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blazer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blazer has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazer tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko is looking to advance position but Blazer won't allow it.
Blazer trying to hold on to Beznisko's head to control him but Beznisko postures up. #T3#
Blazer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blazer is concentrating on defense, preventing Beznisko from advancing position.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blazer is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Blazer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beznisko is on him like a limpet, forcing Blazer back against the cage.
Beznisko is trying to stall.
A short right from Beznisko.
Beznisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blazer.
Stalling in the clinch from Beznisko. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
Blazer can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Blazer prevents a body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Blazer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beznisko lands a right hook to the body.
Ricky Blazer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Blazer is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Blazer circles away.
Blazer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Blazer stalks Beznisko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beznisko's face. Beznisko staggers backwards, shaken.
Beznisko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Blazer.
I've got Blazer 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Grigoryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes one to the side of the head.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Grigoryan circles away.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beznisko lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to clinch up but Grigoryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grigoryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Beznisko drives through and clinches with Grigoryan against the cage.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan lands a left hand.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Grigoryan lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beznisko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grigoryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Beznisko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grigoryan has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Beznisko.
Beznisko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beznisko scores with a shot to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Grigoryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses.
Grigoryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigoryan misses with some punches.
Grigoryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoryan.
Beznisko trying to stall but Grigoryan improves his position.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan being controlled against the cage.
Beznisko lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoryan digs a right hand into Beznisko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beznisko's gas tank.
Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Grigoryan.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grigoryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Grigoryan as the two fighters clinch.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Grigoryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Grigoryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigoryan is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands. #BC2#
Grigoryan manages to break the clinch.
Grigoryan throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Grigoryan catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Beznisko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grigoryan defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan staying out of range there.
Beznisko sets himself, and Grigoryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Beznisko avoids it this time.
Grigoryan defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Grigoryan counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Beznisko.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Grigoryan's head back.
Grigoryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A big left from Grigoryan misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grigoryan.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Grigoryan scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Beznisko throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.
Grigoryan throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Beznisko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigoryan thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Grigoryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Beznisko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grigoryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grigoryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigoryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Grigoryan drops Beznisko with a beautiful combination! Beznisko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grigoryan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Beznisko is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Grigoryan misses.
Oh Beznisko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beznisko slips under a jab from Grigoryan.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Grigoryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beznisko seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan needs to keep his hands up - Beznisko had a free shot at his head there.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Grigoryan avoids the punch easily.
Grigoryan wants to counter the offense by Beznisko and move into the clinch position.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Grigoryan saw that one coming.
Grigoryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grigoryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Grigoryan lands a big right hand that sends Beznisko crashing to the mat! Grigoryan stays standing though and waves Beznisko back to his feet!
Grigoryan lands the left hand.
Grigoryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Grigoryan with a jab.
Grigoryan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Grigoryan lands with a hook. Beznisko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigoryan pounces like a tiger and cracks Beznisko with a vicious hook! Beznisko is down but not out! Grigoryan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Grigoryan!
Daniel Grigoryan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Daniel Grigoryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 593
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Grigoryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko.
Grigoryan blocks a jab.
Grigoryan connects with a jab.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Grigoryan misses with a straight left.
Beznisko ducks right into an uppercut from Grigoryan.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Grigoryan.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoryan.
A little feinted left hand from Beznisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to land a front kick but Grigoryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beznisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Grigoryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Grigoryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beznisko.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan misses with a few strikes there.
Grigoryan stuffs the takedown.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigoryan. #TD#
Grigoryan gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grigoryan 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.
Beznisko throws an elbow that misses. Grigoryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beznisko's guard. Nice move by Grigoryan!#REVB#
Grigoryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beznisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Beznisko looking to control.
Beznisko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grigoryan is controlling Beznisko's posture.
Beznisko looking to sit in guard and control but Grigoryan 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beznisko keeping full guard, as Grigoryan tries to pass.
Grigoryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SU2#
Grigoryan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beznisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Beznisko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grigoryan!
Grigoryan sneaks back into half guard.
Grigoryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Grigoryan wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grigoryan is trying to stand.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigoryan's head.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grigoryan is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Grigoryan manages to get to full guard.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grigoryan has momentary wrist control but Beznisko slips an elbow through the middle.
Grigoryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grigoryan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beznisko is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Grigoryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grigoryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grigoryan lands with an overhand left.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
Beznisko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Grigoryan tries to keep at a distance but Beznisko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beznisko pushes Grigoryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Beznisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grigoryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko tries to score a body lock takedown but Grigoryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grigoryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Beznisko.
Grigoryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Beznisko.
Grigoryan is pressed up against the cage. Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grigoryan down to the mat. Grigoryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beznisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigoryan.
Beznisko is working for takedown but Grigoryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses.
Grigoryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko wants to stall.
Grigoryan has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Grigoryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grigoryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##TD#
Beznisko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grigoryan regains guard.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grigoryan has Beznisko pulled in close to control his posture.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Grigoryan has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Grigoryan.
Beznisko postures up.
Grigoryan pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grigoryan wants to stand and escape but Beznisko is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Grigoryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beznisko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigoryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Good exchange - Beznisko coming out on top.
Grigoryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Beznisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigoryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigoryan.
Donk. Grigoryan catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Grigoryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target. #T4#
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigoryan. That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Grigoryan slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Grigoryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the head.
Grigoryan throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko is looking to clinch but Grigoryan is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Grigoryan. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigoryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beznisko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoryan is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Grigoryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Grigoryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigoryan 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 Beznisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beznisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Beznisko feints and as Grigoryan raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beznisko prevents Grigoryan from getting back to his feet.
Grigoryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control but Grigoryan is working from the bottom.
Beznisko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grigoryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Grigoryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beznisko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Beznisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Beznisko 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#
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grigoryan is looking to improve his position.
Grigoryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko trying to control from half guard but Grigoryan is working away. #T2#
Grigoryan is trying to maintain the position but Beznisko is very close to passing his half guard.
Beznisko lands with a punch from half guard.
Beznisko wants to pass to mount but Grigoryan is defending the position.
Grigoryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grigoryan wants to get back to his feet.
Beznisko is stalling here. Grigoryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beznisko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grigoryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Grigoryan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Grigoryan's body. Grigoryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grigoryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beznisko, as that shot connected.
Grigoryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beznisko.
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Grigoryan.
Beznisko lands a jab to the nose.
Beznisko lands a head shot.
Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigoryan misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beznisko. Grigoryan shrugs it off though. #T4#
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
A swing and a miss from Grigoryan.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Grigoryan, looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Grigoryan against the cage but Grigoryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Grigoryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Grigoryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Grigoryan catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Grigoryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Beznisko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beznisko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beznisko dodges the punch combination from Grigoryan. #CL#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Grigoryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grigoryan thows a leg kick but Beznisko checks it #TD#
and Beznisko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grigoryan's guard.
Grigoryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beznisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigoryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko trying to control but Grigoryan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Grigoryan wants to stand up but Beznisko is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigoryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko with a poor takedown
and Grigoryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grigoryan slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beznisko thinking.
Grigoryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigoryan misses with a looping left.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Grigoryan lands a head shot.
Grigoryan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grigoryan lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigoryan avoids a kick to the body.
Beznisko moves out of range as Grigoryan strikes.
Grigoryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Grigoryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko misses with the combination.
Beznisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigoryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Grigoryan circles away easily
and Grigoryan counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beznisko 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 Grigoryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grigoryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigoryan throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Grigoryan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigoryan. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko misses with a combination
and Grigoryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Grigoryan scores with a hook.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigoryan misses the target.
Beznisko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigoryan defends well and Beznisko ends up having to push Grigoryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigoryan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Beznisko tries to clinch but Grigoryan is having none of it.
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigoryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigoryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Grigoryan.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grigoryan misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Grigoryan.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Grigoryan cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Grigoryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Grigoryan.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Grigoryan counters with a left and a right that stings Beznisko. #TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grigoryan is trying is best to control the position here.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Grigoryan dodges it nicely.
Beznisko winds up and cracks Grigoryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko prevents Grigoryan from standing back up.
Beznisko trying to control the pace.
Grigoryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Beznisko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grigoryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beznisko throwing shots but Grigoryan is blocking nicely.
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grigoryan wants to improve his position but Beznisko is controlling well.
Grigoryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko. #T2#
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigoryan defending well though.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grigoryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko winds up and cracks Grigoryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beznisko wants to take a breather but Grigoryan is having none of it. #ES2#
Grigoryan kicks off Beznisko and gets to his feet. #TD#
Beznisko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Grigoryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Grigoryan 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.
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Grigoryan blocks nicely.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigoryan is keeping the position for now.
Grigoryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beznisko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grigoryan punishes Beznisko's body with a nice straight punch.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Grigoryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Grigoryan connects with a single shot there.
Beznisko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Beznisko finds it's target.#TD#
Beznisko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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 Sergey Beznisko.
I think Grigoryan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Sergey Beznisko 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: CEC 589
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Defoe avoids it well and moves away.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Defoe sprawls and moves away.
Beznisko throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beznisko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Beznisko drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Beznisko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Defoe's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.#T1#
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Beznisko backing up. Beznisko nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Beznisko tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe throws a jab when Beznisko was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Beznisko.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a left to the body.
Beznisko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beznisko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beznisko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beznisko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
An elbow from Beznisko crashes against the mat.
Beznisko working the head with strikes.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defoe keeps working.
Beznisko lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Beznisko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beznisko throws an elbow but Defoe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Defoe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Beznisko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko is nestled in close to Defoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Defoe is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beznisko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Defoe defending well.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Defoe is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Defoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beznisko working Defoe over with strikes. #T4#
Still in half guard, Beznisko seems content to control.
Defoe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Defoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko throws a strike but Defoe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beznisko is in close to Defoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Defoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beznisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Defoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Beznisko circles away.
Beznisko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Beznisko avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe slips a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a series of punches but Defoe avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beznisko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beznisko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Beznisko counters with a leg kick.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Beznisko has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beznisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe works on Beznisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko trying to control the position but instead, Defoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beznisko into the cage.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Defoe lands a right hand.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch.
Beznisko swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.#T3#
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beznisko punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beznisko.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Beznisko gets a clinch.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Beznisko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Defoe can't fight it off and eventually Beznisko manages to take the fight to the floor. Defoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving. #T4#
Defoe trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
Defoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
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 Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Beznisko cracks Defoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Beznisko. Beznisko maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow. #T1#
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Defoe won't be happy with that.
Beznisko scores with punches from side control.
Defoe prevents Beznisko from moving into mount.
Defoe regains half guard, as Beznisko was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko is just content to waste time from the top position. Defoe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Defoe's brow.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Defoe has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Beznisko postures up in Defoe's guard and throws a big left but Defoe blocks it.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Defoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beznisko distracts Defoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beznisko trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
Defoe is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
Defoe slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Beznisko. #CL#
Beznisko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beznisko tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Defoe pushes Beznisko off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A jab lands there for Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a hook.#CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Beznisko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
Beznisko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Defoe.
Beznisko stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe misses with the body kick#TD#
and Beznisko counters with a takedown into side control.
Beznisko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Defoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Defoe regains half guard, as Beznisko was trying to land strikes.
Beznisko lands with a punch from half guard.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko is stalling here. Defoe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beznisko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Defoe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko is trying to get back to half guard.
Beznisko is trying to work for a sweep but Defoe has mounted him!
Beznisko is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Beznisko gets back to half guard.
Defoe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko tries to roll over but Defoe keeps him under control.
Beznisko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Defoe jumps into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
Defoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beznisko keeps working.
Beznisko is looking to regain half guard here but Defoe keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beznisko doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with Beznisko.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch.
Beznisko scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe throws a right hand that Beznisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Beznisko also avoids with ease.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Beznisko catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beznisko lands a head shot.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Defoe is not content to let Beznisko control the position.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sergey Beznisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beznisko in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Beznisko there.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Defoe defending well.
Beznisko controlling the action here. #T3#
Beznisko throwing shots but Defoe is blocking nicely.
Beznisko controlling the action here.
Defoe is trying to stand up here but Beznisko is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Beznisko has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko tries to score a body lock takedown but Defoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Sergey Beznisko.
I think Beznisko 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Supernova VIII
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Beznisko rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Nixon tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it. #BC2#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon stuffs the takedown.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Nixon circles away easily
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Beznisko circles away.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Beznisko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNixon.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beznisko.
Nixon throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
And Nixon counters with a quick kick to the body but Beznisko blocks it.
A head kick by Nixon misses #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a single leg into guard. Nixon didn't expect that.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving. #T2#
Nixon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Nixon blocks nicely.
Nixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Beznisko.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Beznisko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD2#
Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into Nixon's guard.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Nixon has wrist control.#T4#
Beznisko stands up over Nixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko forces his way into half guard.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nixon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon slips a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beznisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko connects with a jab.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Beznisko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Beznisko is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Beznisko clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon looking to stall.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Beznisko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Beznisko has knocked Nixon down with a huge combo! Beznisko steps away and waves a wobbly Nixon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Beznisko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nixon in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko 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.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Beznisko avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Beznisko circles away. #T2#
Nixon throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beznisko moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon is looking to control Beznisko's arms but Beznisko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Beznisko tightens his grip and picks Nixon up, before dumping him to the ground. Nixon manages to land in guard.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beznisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nixon wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nixon gets tackled into the cage by Beznisko. Beznisko maintains the clinch.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beznisko in his tracks.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko jabs Nixon right on the nose. Nixon blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beznisko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Beznisko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko misses with a head shot. Nixon uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Nixon has wrist control.
Beznisko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beznisko throws a strike but Nixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beznisko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko. #T2#
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko lands a couple of digs.
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Nixon blocks nicely.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sergey Beznisko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko works over Nixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
Beznisko stands up over Nixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beznisko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beznisko throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beznisko tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beznisko moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beznisko, as that shot connected.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko's corner calls for a 1-2. Beznisko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nixon feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Beznisko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Beznisko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Beznisko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beznisko can turn it around.
Nixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beznisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards. #BC2#
Beznisko breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Beznisko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beznisko is in Nixon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko is continuing to stall.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko cracks Nixon with a solid left hand.
Beznisko throws a strike but Nixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nixon preventing the sweep.
Nixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Nixon continues to stall.
Nixon stopping the sweep attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that fourth 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands a head shot.
Beznisko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Nixon tries to clinch but Beznisko is having none of it.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko misses the body punch
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beznisko scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Beznisko clinches up against the cage.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Beznisko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Beznisko lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko has Nixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Nixon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beznisko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sergey Beznisko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Beznisko is rocked!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon working aggressively here.
Beznisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A short left from Nixon.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Nixon stalls. #TD2#
Beznisko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nixon is trying to keep an underhook but Beznisko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nixon tries to get to full guard but Beznisko has control of the leg. #T4#
Nixon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nixon wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beznisko prevents Nixon from improving his position.
Beznisko wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it.
Beznisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beznisko 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: CEC 581
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Beznisko misses.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Dall with the counter takedown but Beznisko avoids it easily.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beznisko avoids the head kick by Dall.
A left lands for Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Dall wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
Beznisko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beznisko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beznisko misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Dall.
Beznisko slips under a jab from Dall.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.#T2#
Beznisko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beznisko scores with a shot to the body.
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall with a hook.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beznisko grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beznisko grinds an elbow into Dall's temple. #T3#
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beznisko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Dall is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beznisko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beznisko in particular looking to stall.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall is pressing down on Beznisko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Dall has momentary wrist control but Beznisko slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dall trying to control the position.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Beznisko pushes his legs off easily.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass.
Beznisko advances position into side control!
Beznisko lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko is putting a hurting on Dall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beznisko lands a few punches from side control.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beznisko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Beznisko 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#
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beznisko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beznisko's back!
Dall has the hooks in. Beznisko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2##SUB2#
Beznisko fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
Beznisko covering up well under a series of strikes from Dall.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Beznisko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Beznisko fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko turns into Dall and is now in his guard. #T3#
Beznisko pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beznisko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dall defending well though.
Dall is in trouble now - Beznisko has advanced to mount!
Beznisko connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Beznisko softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dall is out cold! Beznisko jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko retains his light heavyweight title!
Sergey Beznisko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 576
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Judah misses with a looping left.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Judah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Judah staying out of range there.
It looked like Judah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Judah sprawls well. Judah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beznisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Beznisko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a body shot
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Beznisko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Judah walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Judah throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Judah's coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko is nestled in close to Judah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Judah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beznisko is working away from the top position though.
Judah tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
Beznisko with the ground and pound but Judah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beznisko postures up.
Judah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judah is working hard here to advance position.
Judah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Judah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Judah wants to sweep here but Beznisko controlling him for the moment.
Judah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judah wants to sweep here but Beznisko controlling him for the moment.
Judah pulls Beznisko in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Judah wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Judah defends it well.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Beznisko drives through and clinches with Judah against the cage.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Beznisko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Judah tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko doesn't manage to clinch there - Judah circles away.
Judah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beznisko's head backwards.
Good work by Judah as he checks the leg kick.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the head.
Beznisko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko 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#
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beznisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Beznisko lands.
Judah motions for Beznisko to come forward. Judah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beznisko takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Judah finds it's target.
Beznisko lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Judah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah lands a nice looking body shot.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Judah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Judah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beznisko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beznisko! But no joy.
Judah blocks a jab.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko. #KD#
Judah lands a big head kick that sends Beznisko tumbling to the mat! Judah takes a step backwards and waves Beznisko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Judah shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Beznisko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Judah tries to clinch but Beznisko moves away
and Beznisko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Judah thinking.
A jab from Judah misses.
Beznisko cracks Judah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Beznisko closes the distance but Judah moves to the side
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Judah.
A swing and a miss from Judah.#T3#
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beznisko is able to avoid easily.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
Judah tried to counter with a leg kick but Beznisko avoided it.
Beznisko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Beznisko goes for a double leg but Judah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Judah continues to drive forward.
Beznisko blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Judah misses.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah tried to counter with a leg kick but Beznisko avoided it.#T4#
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Judah - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko shoots in for a double leg but Judah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ras Li Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Judah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Judah throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Ras Li Judah will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beznisko misses with a low kick.
Judah moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Judah.
Beznisko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beznisko finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head. #T1#
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Judah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Judah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Beznisko. That snapped Judah's head back.
Judah blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judah. #CL2#
Beznisko clinches up with Judah and pushes him back against the cage.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Judah after a bit of a struggle.
Judah lands with a left to the head.
Beznisko is trying to maintain a safe position but Judah gets an underhook and turns Beznisko into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Beznisko tries to circle away but Judah has him pinned against the cage.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko lands a shoulder strike.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Judah.
Judah misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch.
Beznisko is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Beznisko has his takedown stuffed
and Judah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko lands with a right hand.
Judah lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Beznisko tries to clinch but Judah moves away
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Judah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko lands a right hook to the body.
Judah jabs at Beznisko's body.#CL2#
Beznisko rushes Judah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beznisko lands with a left to the head.
Beznisko is leaning against Judah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Judah is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Judah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sergey Beznisko just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Judah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Judah can't do much from the bottom here.
Beznisko landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Judah is rocked!
Judah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh Judah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beznisko prevents Judah from improving his position.
Judah seems to have got his legs back now.
Judah is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judah avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko working over Judah with some ground and pound. Judah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Judah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Judah is hurt! He's hurt bad - Beznisko fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Judah from any more punishment! Congratulations to Beznisko! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sergey Beznisko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 572
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Asztalos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Beznisko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Asztalos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the body
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's 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!
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beznisko. That did some damage!
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Beznisko takes one to the side of the head.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Asztalos misses
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Beznisko blocks a jab.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beznisko showed some decent athleticism there.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asztalos is trying to stand up here but Beznisko is controlling him well.
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. Beznisko connects with a nice short shot to Asztalos's temple.
Beznisko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko throwing shots but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asztalos is trying to stand.
Beznisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Asztalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Asztalos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asztalos is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Asztalos dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Asztalos kicks off Beznisko and gets to his feet.
Beznisko swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asztalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko drops Asztalos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Asztalos! Beznisko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: CEC 567
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Judah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beznisko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Judah. That one must have hurt.
Judah clobbers Beznisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Judah throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Judah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a low kick, right behind Beznisko 's knee.
A cross from Beznisko lands.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Beznisko throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beznisko is able to avoid easily.
Judah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beznisko circles away quickly and effectively.
Beznisko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judah misses with a hook
and Beznisko counters with a right hand to the body.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the body
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judah blocks a jab.
Judah misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Beznisko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judah's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Judah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beznisko's guard. #REVB#
Judah looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Beznisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beznisko has managed to get both his arms back between Judah's legs - danger averted.
Judah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Judah from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Judah passes Beznisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judah in particular looking to stall.
Beznisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Judah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Judah is stalling here. Beznisko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Beznisko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Judah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beznisko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Judah struggling a bit here.
Beznisko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Judah struggling a bit here.
Beznisko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Judah taking a bit of punishment here - Beznisko scoring with strikes.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
An elbow from Beznisko crashes against the mat.
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 Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Judah - that will leave a mark!
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beznisko has time to react.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
A jab from Beznisko does it's job there.
Jab by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Judah to score with a decent uppercut.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Judah's head back.
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!
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Judah moves away and avoids it.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Judah throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Ras Li Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Beznisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beznisko looking to pass the guard.
Judah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Beznisko throws a strike but Judah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Judah is stalling in the full guard.
Beznisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Judah from controlling successfully.
Beznisko wants to sweep but no luck.
Judah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beznisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko wants to sweep here but Judah controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Judah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beznisko controls Judah momentarily but Judah frees himself.
Beznisko is looking to sweep but instead, Judah has passed into half guard.
Judah thows a huge punch but Beznisko dodges it nicely.
Judah uses his free foot to push down on Beznisko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beznisko.
Judah controlling from mount. #T4#
Beznisko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Judah.
Judah controlling his opponent.
Judah lands a heavy elbow.
Judah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judah lands with some strikes.
Judah avoids the attempt from Beznisko to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ras Li Judah 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
And Judah responds with a good body kick, but Beznisko manages to step out the way in time.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah connects with a jab.
Beznisko scores with a jab. Judah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judah thows a body kick. Beznisko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Judah counters with a nice right hand that sends Beznisko toppling to the canvas! Beznisko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Judah finish him?!#T1#
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Judah counters with an outside leg kick.
Judah drops Beznisko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Beznisko! Judah dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ras Li Judah!
Ras Li Judah is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ras Li Judah 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: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a push kick but Beznisko slaps the foot to one side.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Burns , looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beznisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beznisko keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beznisko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beznisko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.#T1#
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Beznisko lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Beznisko on the inside.
I was talking to Beznisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beznisko ducks right into an uppercut from Burns . #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!
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Burns , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Burns is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beznisko's calf.
Burns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beznisko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beznisko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Beznisko throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beznisko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns is looking to clinch but Beznisko is avoiding it.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beznisko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beznisko scores with a hook.#T3#
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Beznisko moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Burns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beznisko throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Beznisko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns with a nice cross.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Beznisko avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex John Conor Burns 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#
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Beznisko cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Burns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Burns wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beznisko shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Beznisko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Burns 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Beznisko's defenses.
Beznisko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns wants to clinch.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Beznisko moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Burns moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beznisko is looking to control Burns 's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beznisko has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beznisko.
Beznisko avoiding damage.
Beznisko presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Beznisko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beznisko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Burns gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with some punches.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burns as Beznisko tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
A combination from Beznisko does no damage.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Burns misses #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a shoot takedown. Burns fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
Beznisko trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns pulls Beznisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Beznisko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Burns slips a jab from Beznisko.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns throws a push kick but Beznisko slaps the foot to one side.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Burns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beznisko blocks it well.#T1#
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko postures up.
Burns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beznisko lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
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.
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beznisko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Burns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beznisko connects with a decent elbow.
Beznisko looks up at the clock and then as Burns takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beznisko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko postures up.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beznisko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beznisko taking a breather here.
Beznisko is working Burns over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko throwing strikes but Burns manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Beznisko regains half guard.#T3#
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Burns 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.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Beznisko is defending the position.
Burns wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Burns stands up and beckons Beznisko to join him on the feet.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Burns misses with an uppercut. Beznisko saw that one coming.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns 's head.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alex John Conor Burns just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns ! But no joy.
Beznisko checks a leg kick.
Burns throws a jab when Beznisko was well out of range.
Beznisko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beznisko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Burns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beznisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Beznisko misses with a wild combination.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .#T2#
Beznisko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Burns keeps Beznisko at a distance using the push kick.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns slips under a jab.
Beznisko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Beznisko ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beznisko takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beznisko won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Beznisko cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko stops Burns from standing up.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Burns 's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Beznisko as he connects with a hook.
Beznisko tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beznisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Burns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beznisko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Beznisko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burns on his heels. He'll look to pass Burns 's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Burns controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
Beznisko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns 's head.
Burns pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beznisko pushing down on Burns 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Beznisko manages to pass to mount!
Burns tries to lock up and control but Beznisko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burns in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beznisko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beznisko landing punches. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Beznisko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Burns is out cold - huge knockout for Beznisko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko 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: CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Burns trying to control here.
Beznisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Beznisko has control of the leg.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko passes into side. #T1#
Beznisko trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns tries to buck Beznisko off but Beznisko is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Burns 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Beznisko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beznisko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burns defending against the ground and pound.
Beznisko working away.
Beznisko landing strikes.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Beznisko keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Burns is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it.
Beznisko landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beznisko misses with the ground and pound.
Beznisko throws a strike aimed at the side of Burns 's head but Burns avoids it well.
Beznisko landing a few strikes.
Beznisko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beznisko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beznisko on the ground.
Beznisko wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Beznisko working the ground and pound but Burns is defending the strikes.
Beznisko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Beznisko lands a nice forearm strike.
Burns is not content to let Beznisko control the position.
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beznisko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Beznisko working Burns over with strikes.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns wants to improve his position but Beznisko is controlling well.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Burns 's head. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Beznisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Beznisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beznisko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko is thwarting Burns 's attempts to control the position.
Beznisko trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko 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#
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Beznisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Beznisko off balance momentarily.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko works the jab nicely.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Burns throws a leg kick
letting Beznisko counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Burns .#T1#
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Beznisko finds it's target.
Burns with a jab.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beznisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beznisko checks a leg kick.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Burns misses #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Beznisko prevents Burns from standing back up. #T2#
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beznisko is working away from the top position though.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beznisko trying to control the pace.
Burns pushes Beznisko off looking to stand but Beznisko dives back in and keeps control.
Sergey Beznisko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Beznisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beznisko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns controlling the position for now.
Beznisko is taking a breather. Burns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beznisko throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Beznisko trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Beznisko with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Burns 's head back.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns scores with a jab. Beznisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Beznisko's leg but Beznisko calmly moves out of range.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beznisko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beznisko lands a jab.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Burns .
Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Beznisko lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns slips a jab from Beznisko.
Burns lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beznisko throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Burns . Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Beznisko scores with a decent looking hook.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Burns . No joy for Beznisko on that attempt.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
A left lands for Burns .
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns looks to throw a body kick
letting Beznisko counter with a right hand.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Beznisko breaks from the clinch.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Beznisko blocks a leg kick.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beznisko's head.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Beznisko's leg but Beznisko calmly moves out of range.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Burns throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Burns 's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the head.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Beznisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns tries to work over Beznisko's front leg with a kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Beznisko misses with a few strikes there.
Burns thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Beznisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beznisko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Beznisko drops Burns with a beautiful combination! Burns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beznisko is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Burns throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Beznisko sends Burns down but not out. Beznisko dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd goes nuts as Beznisko knocks Burns out cold with a massive hammerfist! Beznisko Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 556
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Beznisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carr.
Carr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Carr drops his hands momentarily and Beznisko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Carr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been informed that Beznisko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beznisko moves out of range as Carr strikes.
Beznisko lands a really nice looking cross but Carr seems unphased.
Beznisko lands a right hook to the body.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko jabs at Carr's body.
Beznisko looks for a takedown but Carr sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Carr misses its target.#T1#
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cornelius Carr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carr scores with a head kick. Beznisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Carr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Beznisko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carr misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Beznisko to counter with a crisp jab.
Carr swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carr throws a hook but Beznisko avoids it easily.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Carr avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Carr misses with a right hand
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Carr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carr slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Carr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carr swivels and escapes.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Carr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
A head kick misses from Carr.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beznisko 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.#T3#
Carr misses with a body shot.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornelius Carr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Carr misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Carr moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Beznisko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beznisko throws a hook but Carr blocks it.
Carr throws a quick counter head kick but Beznisko was just out of range.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Carr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko. #T4#
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carr is looking to counter with a body kick.#KD#
Carr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beznisko sprawling to the canvas! Beznisko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carr finish him?! #ROC#
Beznisko is rocked!
Carr connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beznisko is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
Carr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beznisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Beznisko scores with a shot to the body.
Carr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Carr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beznisko takes one to the chin there.
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 Cornelius Carr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Carr moves away and avoids it.
Carr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Carr misses the target.
Beznisko misses with a hook
enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko lands with a straight right. Carr didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Carr avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko cracks Carr with a good jab.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Carr slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Carr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carr tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Carr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Carr's shoulder, as Carr tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarr.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carr. That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
letting Carr counter with a right hand.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Carr is looking to counter punch.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.#T2#
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carr swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carr swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Nice cross by Beznisko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Beznisko.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carr was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carr in his tracks. #T3#
Beznisko jabs Carr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beznisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Carr should have avoided that one.
Beznisko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko scores with a nice head shot.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Carr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Beznisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Carr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Carr throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carr circles away.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Carr counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Beznisko lands with a cross.
Beznisko shoots in but Carr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Carr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko lunges at Carr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carr's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko'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#
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Beznisko needs to keep his hands up - Carr had a free shot at his head there.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beznisko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carr at a distance.
Beznisko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Carr misses with a straight right.
Carr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Carr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Carr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beznisko lands the left hand.
Donk. Beznisko catches Carr right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Carr avoids the punch easily.
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carr momentarily.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Carr gets caught napping as Beznisko dives in and scores a takedown. Carr manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
Beznisko trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko throws an elbow that misses. Carr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beznisko's guard. Nice move by Carr!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beznisko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Carr keeps moving.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko distracts Carr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Carr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carr keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beznisko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
An out of breath Sergey Beznisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 554
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko with a jab.
Felterbush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko lands with a hook. Felterbush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beznisko lands with a shot to the body.
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Felterbush's body.
Felterbush misses with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with a nice uppercut.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Felterbush swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Beznisko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush tries to get to full guard but Beznisko has control of the leg.
Beznisko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beznisko lands with a punch from half guard.
Felterbush is looking for a sweep. Beznisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Felterbush misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Felterbush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Felterbush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Felterbush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beznisko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felterbush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beznisko's guard. #REVR#
Felterbush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Felterbush 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.
Felterbush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Felterbush is looking to work some ground and pound but Beznisko has wrist control.
Beznisko is trying to control the position but Felterbush postures up.
Felterbush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Felterbush won't allow Beznisko to sweep him here.
Felterbush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beznisko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Felterbush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Felterbush keeps moving.
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Felterbush is on top in guard. #REVR#
Beznisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Felterbush throws an elbow that misses. Beznisko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Felterbush's guard. Nice move by Beznisko!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko preventing the sweep.
Felterbush throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Felterbush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Felterbush has wrist control.
Felterbush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beznisko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Felterbush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beznisko wants to sweep here but Felterbush controlling him for the moment.
Felterbush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Felterbush postures up and lands a big shot to Beznisko's brow.
Felterbush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Felterbush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Felterbush preventing the sweep.
Felterbush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beznisko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Felterbush stopping the sweep attempt from Beznisko.
Felterbush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Felterbush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felterbush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Felterbush stands up over Beznisko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beznisko looking for a sweep. Not yet Beznisko, not yet.
Beznisko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Beznisko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Felterbush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Felterbush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beznisko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Felterbush throwing strikes from guard but Beznisko blocks nicely.
Felterbush working some strikes from top position.
Felterbush postures up in Beznisko's guard and throws a big left but Beznisko blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felterbush throws a strike but Beznisko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Felterbush throws a body kick that misses.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Felterbush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Felterbush throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Felterbush saw that one coming.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Felterbush.
Felterbush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Donnie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Felterbush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Beznisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Felterbush counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Felterbush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko has a takedown stuffed.
Felterbush connects with a single shot there.
Felterbush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Felterbush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Felterbush misses with a kick to the body.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felterbush missing with a left hand there. Beznisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Felterbush's shoulder, as Felterbush tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Felterbush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Felterbush throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Felterbush!
Beznisko lands a few punches from side control.
Felterbush tries to bench press Beznisko off him but Beznisko keeps the position.
Beznisko advances to mount.
Felterbush tries to reverse the position but Beznisko maintains control.
Beznisko breaks from Felterbush's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sergey Beznisko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Felterbush 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felterbush is looking to improve his position.
Beznisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beznisko is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Felterbush is hurt! He's hurt bad - Beznisko fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Felterbush from any more punishment! Congratulations to Beznisko! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
A victorious Sergey Beznisko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 550
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beast sprawls well. Beast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beznisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beznisko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast jabs Beznisko right on the nose. Beznisko blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Beast's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bezniskos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beast connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko checks a leg kick nicely.
Beast throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a shoot takedown. Beast fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beznisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beznisko controls the pace.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beast has control of Beznisko's left arm, preventing Beznisko from doing any damage.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beznisko controls the pace.
Beast is looking to stand up but Beznisko isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a nice body shot.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A lazy left from Beast finds it's target.
Beznisko cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Beznisko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Beast circles away easily
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beznisko in his tracks.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Beast throws a leg kick but Beznisko moved away.
Beast slips under a jab.
Beast scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Beast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beznisko moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Beznisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beast slips a jab from Beznisko.
Beast fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
As Beznisko backs away, Beast returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beznisko throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Beznisko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.
Beznisko catches Beast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beast lands a really nice looking cross but Beznisko seems unphased.
Beast connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beznisko's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beznisko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beznisko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beznisko throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Beznisko takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko misses with a takedown
and Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast leaves Beznisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beznisko misses with a combination
and Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beznisko throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beznisko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Billy Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beast scores with a leg kick.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.#T3#
Beznisko works Beast's body with a nice hook.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Beast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beznisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Beznisko does no damage.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko lands a jab to Beast's midsection.
Beznisko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.#T4#
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beznisko has a takedown stuffed.
Beznisko dives in for a single leg takedown but Beast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beznisko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beznisko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Beast dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Beast cracks Beznisko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beznisko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beast finish him?
Beznisko connects with a single shot there.
Beast wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Beznisko shoots in.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Beast staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Beznisko misses
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beast connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beznisko or perhaps it was just good defense by Beast, which made it look bad.
Beast appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beznisko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast leaves Beznisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Beast lands a big uppercut and Beznisko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beznisko looks OK. Beast waves Beznisko back to his feet!
Billy Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Beznisko is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
Beznisko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beznisko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Beznisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beast tries to avoid it but Beznisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beast to the ground. Beast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beast is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beznisko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beznisko walks into a jab.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
Beast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beznisko momentarily.
Beast sizes up Beznisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beznisko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko avoids the head kick by Beast.
Beznisko with the counter takedown but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko cracks Beast with a good jab.
Beznisko throws a poor cross that misses
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Beast circles away easily
and Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beznisko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Beast slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Beast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beznisko in his tracks.
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beast scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beast fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Beast. Beautiful body shot.
Beast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Beast makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Beast, looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Beast against the cage but Beast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Beast connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beast, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Beast!
Billy Beast 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: CEC 548
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beznisko scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.#KD#
Beznisko drops Kamenov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kamenov looks back up at him and smiles so Beznisko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Kamenov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Kamenov misses #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a big slam. Kamenov looks out but Beznisko is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Kamenov from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 541
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Blazer misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Blazer manages to avoid it.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown. Blazer tries to sprawl out of it but Beznisko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blazer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Blazer 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.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands with a straight right. Blazer didn't see that one coming.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Blazer avoids the punch easily.
Blazer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beznisko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blazer scrambles back to his feet.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
Blazer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a nice body shot.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazer.
Blazer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blazer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blazer misses with a looping right.
Blazer misses with a left hand
and Beznisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blazer walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blazer.
Blazer looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.#T2#
Beznisko throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range.
Blazer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Blazer is rocked!
Beznisko clobbers Blazer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blazer is still on wobbly legs! Can Beznisko finish him?#KD#
Beznisko waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Blazer to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Beznisko postures up in Blazer's guard and throws a big left but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blazer seems to have recovered his senses.
Blazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Blazer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blazer's head.
Blazer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound.
Blazer wants to get back to his feet but Beznisko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blazer wants to hit a switch here but Beznisko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blazer there!
Beznisko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Beznisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beznisko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beznisko is landing with some decent strikes but Blazer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Beznisko! Blazer is hurt baaadly! Beznisko is firing away with more strikes - Blazer is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Our winner, Sergey Beznisko, 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: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Dolla scores with a nice head shot.
Dolla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beznisko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dolla tries to sprawl but Beznisko drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dolla has one foot on Beznisko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Dolla counters by clinching up.
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dolla after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Dolla fails to land.
Beznisko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dolla misses with a knee strike.
Dolla lands an uppercut.
Dolla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beznisko's efforts to push away.
Beznisko tries to break free but Dolla pushes him back against the cage.
Dolla gets underhooks to prevent Beznisko's takedown attempt.
Dolla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Dolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dolla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dolla.
Beznisko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dolla wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolla.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Dolla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beznisko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Dolla.
Dolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beznisko misses with a takedown
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Dolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Beznisko misses. #T2#
Dolla ducks right into an uppercut from Beznisko.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolla.
Dolla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beznisko has time to react.
Beznisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Dolla should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Dolla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dolla stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Dolla staying out of range there.
Dolla swinging wildly here.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
Beznisko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDolla.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dolla. Those never looked like landing.
Beznisko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dolla's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beznisko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dolla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beznisko asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Beznisko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dolla sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Dolla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Beznisko slips a jab and a cross from Dolla.
Dolla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dolla.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Beznisko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolla circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beznisko.
Dolla tries to escape but Beznisko is in control.
Beznisko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #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!#ES2#
Dolla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dolla lands a leg kick that knocks Beznisko off balance momentarily.
Dolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolla manages to avoid it.
Dolla slips a jab from Beznisko.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko connects with the punch.
Dolla blocks a jab.
Dolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Dolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Dolla is out of range.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away.
Beznisko cracks Dolla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Dolla throws a right and a left that Beznisko avoids nicely.
Dolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolla lands a body shot.
Dolla throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko throws a right hand that Dolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Dolla also avoids with ease.
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dolla swings widly with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Dolla knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Dolla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dolla avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Dolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dolla throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dolla throws a front kick that sends Beznisko stumbling back into the cage.
Dolla slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Dolla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolla is just out of range.
Dolla moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.#TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Beznisko wants to free his trapped foot but Dolla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko winds up and cracks Dolla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dolla is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Crenflow Dolla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Dolla is working from the bottom.
Dolla tries to kick Beznisko off but Beznisko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Dolla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko moves forwards but Dolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Dolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Beznisko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
Dolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko tests Dolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beznisko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dolla to score with a decent uppercut.
Beznisko punishes Dolla's body with a nice straight punch.
Beznisko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla lands a jab to Beznisko's midsection.#T4#
Dolla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beznisko throws a jab when Dolla was well out of range.
Dolla unleashes a big counter combination but Beznisko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dolla lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dolla.
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla throws a body kick.
Dolla connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Dolla moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dolla.
Dolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Beznisko lands a lovely overhand right.
Dolla works the jab nicely.
Dolla punishes Beznisko's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dolla. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away.
Dolla tries to work over Beznisko's front leg with a kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dolla counter with a right hand.
Dolla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dolla cracks Beznisko with an open hand slap.
Dolla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolla swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dolla.
Beznisko throws a hook but Dolla blocks it.#T1#
Dolla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dolla lands a lovely overhand right.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Jab from Dolla.
Dolla misses the jab.
Dolla throws a right hand that Beznisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Beznisko also avoids with ease.
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Dolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dolla throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dolla 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!
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dolla wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Beznisko trying to control from half guard but Dolla is working away.
Dolla is looking to escape.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dolla is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beznisko throwing shots but Dolla is blocking nicely.
Beznisko stops Dolla from getting back to his feet.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dolla has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beznisko is nestled in close to Dolla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Dolla has one foot on Beznisko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dolla lands a head shot.#T3#
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Dolla moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolla can pounce on him.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dolla takes one to the side of the head.
Dolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beznisko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dolla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dolla blocks a jab.
Dolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dolla lands the left hand.
Dolla throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko is looking to counter punch.
Dolla cracks Beznisko with a good jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beznisko checks the leg kick.
Dolla lands a leg kick that knocks Beznisko off balance momentarily.
Dolla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Dolla counters with a right hand to the body.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Dolla's head but Dolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Dolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dolla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Dolla's shoulder, as Dolla tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolla.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Dolla counters with a series of strikes. Beznisko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Dolla's head but Dolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla'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.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Dolla.
Dolla throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dolla.
Dolla looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Dolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dolla keeps Beznisko at a distance using the push kick.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla throws a leg kick which misses Beznisko's front leg but catches the back leg as Beznisko tries to avoid it.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dolla slips under a jab.
Beznisko looks to land a combination but Dolla avoids it well. #T1#
Donk. Dolla catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Dolla keeps Beznisko at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dolla scores with a jab. Beznisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beznisko misses the body punch
and Dolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolla can pounce on him.
Dolla misses with a wild combination.
Dolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away.
Dolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Dolla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolla can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolla but Dolla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko cracks Dolla with an open hand slap.
Dolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Dolla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dolla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dolla connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dolla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dolla lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beznisko takes a step back to recover.
Beznisko throws a hook but Dolla avoids it easily.#T3#
Dolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolla's waist but Dolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beznisko off to one side.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dolla.
Dolla lands a lovely overhand right.
Dolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Dolla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beznisko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dolla.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dolla throws a hook but Beznisko avoids it easily.#T4#
Dolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dolla lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Dolla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dolla lands a lovely overhand right.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolla.
Beznisko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beznisko with a jab.
Dolla throws out a leg kick but Beznisko moves out of range and Dolla only half commits.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Dolla's shoulder, as Dolla tries to avoid the shot.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla'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#
Dolla swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Dolla manages to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a jab.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolla.
Dolla is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Dolla slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Dolla.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dolla.
Dolla tries to work over Beznisko's front leg with a kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko misses with a double jab
and Dolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beznisko, as that shot connected.
Dolla lands a nice shot to the body.
Dolla lands a slapping body shot.
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla throws a body kick. #T1#
A big left from Beznisko misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Dolla misses.
Dolla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Dolla moves out of range.
Dolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Dolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Beznisko as he connects with a hook.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Dolla slips the punch.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Dolla.
Dolla scores with the left hand. Beznisko knows he should have avoided that one.
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Dolla. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Dolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Dolla avoids it well and moves away.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dolla! But no joy.
Dolla lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Dolla tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beznisko is able to avoid easily.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolla is just out of range.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Dolla avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Dolla.
Dolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
Dolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dolla misses with a looping right.#T3#
Dolla's corner calls for a 1-2. Dolla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Dolla does no damage.
Dolla misses with a kick to the body.
Dolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Dolla is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dolla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beznisko at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dolla.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dolla lunges at Beznisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beznisko's hand.
Beznisko slips under a jab.#T4#
Beznisko works Dolla's body with a nice hook.
Dolla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla throws a body kick.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Beznisko misses its target.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolla as he avoids it easily.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Dolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Dolla scores with a head kick. Beznisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dolla misses the jab.
Dolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenflow Dolla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla is the new light heavyweight champion!
Crenflow Dolla really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Dolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Dolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Dolla misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Beznisko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beznisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolla throws out the jab.
Dolla tries to bum rush Beznisko with a series of wild strikes but Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dolla tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Beznisko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dolla thows a leg kick but Beznisko checks it
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Beznisko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolla slips under a jab.
Dolla misses with a looping left.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Dolla misses.
Beznisko with the counter takedown but Dolla avoids it easily.#T1#
Dolla cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dolla.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
Dolla throws a wild body kick that Beznisko sees coming a mile off.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away.
A jab lands there for Beznisko.
A punch lands to the side of Dolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dolla.
Beznisko misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dolla.
The fighters circling - Dolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
Beznisko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolla 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.
Dolla clobbers Beznisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dolla scores with a leg kick.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolla connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dolla wants to slow Beznisko down by chopping away at his legs.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko works Dolla's body with a nice hook.
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Dolla.
A big left from Dolla misses.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Dolla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beznisko. #T3#
Dolla throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Dolla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dolla slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Dolla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Dolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dolla throws a low kick but Beznisko moves out of range easily.
That kick from Dolla tenderised Beznisko's leg. Beznisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dolla misses with a straight left.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
Beznisko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dolla.
Dolla tries to score with a low kick but Beznisko moves his leg out of the way.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko tests Dolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dolla defends it well.#T4#
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it.
Dolla throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Dolla moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Beznisko.
Dolla defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dolla counters with a head kick.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolla manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Beznisko scores with a takedown into Dolla's guard.
Dolla wants to get back to his feet but Beznisko passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVR#
Dolla is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from 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 Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beznisko defending well as Dolla loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dolla momentarily.
Dolla defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Dolla half committed to a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Dolla misses.
Dolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beznisko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dolla.
Dolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Beznisko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dolla. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Dolla moves away and avoids it.
Dolla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dolla connects with a high kick.
Dolla misses with a straight right.
Beznisko moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dolla.#T1#
A solid body kick from Dolla.
Beznisko throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beznisko lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dolla 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 Beznisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beznisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Dolla throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Dolla.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dolla 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 Beznisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beznisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beznisko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good shot there by Beznisko.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolla tries to land a front kick but Beznisko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko swings for the body but Dolla moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beznisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beznisko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dolla. Dolla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dolla scores with the left hand. Beznisko knows he should have avoided that one.
Dolla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolla misses with a body kick.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolla is just out of range.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Dolla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolla as he avoids it easily.
Dolla throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dolla lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Dolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Dolla cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Dolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Dolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Dolla is rocked!
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Dolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Dolla is looking for a counter combo.
Dolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beznisko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beznisko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dolla.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Dolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.#T4#
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Dolla's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beznisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dolla throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko throws out a counter right but Dolla avoids it with no problem.
Dolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Dolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
As Beznisko tries to get set, Dolla tries to push him back and clinch up but Beznisko manages to avoid the attempt.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Dolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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 Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Dolla misses with a low kick.
Beznisko throws a hook but Dolla avoids it easily.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beznisko misses with a hook
and Dolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolla scoring well with a low kick there.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Dolla's head but Dolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dolla tries to work over Beznisko's front leg with a kick but Beznisko checks it.
Dolla throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands with a hook. Dolla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beznisko steps in with a hook that catches Dolla right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Beznisko follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dolla looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sergey Beznisko gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Crenflow Dolla had this to say: 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.

Event: CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Dhillon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beznisko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dhillon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Dhillon.
Beznisko trying to control but Dhillon is working from the bottom.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko is in close to Dhillon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko cracks Dhillon with a solid left hand.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beznisko stands up over Dhillon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard.
Beznisko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Dhillon is rocked!
Beznisko arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dhillon's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Nidhish Dhillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back...'.

Event: CCR 71
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Beznisko cracks a nice hook into Lambert's ribs.
Lambert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beznisko.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beznisko stands up over Lambert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lambert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lambert has momentary wrist control but Beznisko slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Lambert has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beznisko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko takes an elbow to the temple.
Beznisko can't find room to land a body shot as Lambert controls the action.
Beznisko is pushing Lambert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Beznisko manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Lambert clinches up against the cage.
Lambert looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Lambert blocks it.
Lambert misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko avoiding damage as Lambert throws knees to the body.
Beznisko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lambert.
Beznisko misses with the head strike.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beznisko digs a right hand underneath Lambert's ribcage. Lambert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lambert creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beznisko dodges an elbow strike from Lambert.
Lambert throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Beznisko is trying to trip Lambert. He has hold of a leg but Lambert is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beznisko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Beznisko postures up. #T2#
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Lambert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beznisko uses it to pass to side control.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lambert keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beznisko working over Lambert with some ground and pound. Lambert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beznisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beznisko working over Lambert with some ground and pound. Lambert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Beznisko there.
Lambert manages to get to full guard.
Beznisko 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#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambert 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#
Well, if Lambert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lambert is looking to stall here but Beznisko recovers full guard.
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beznisko's head.#T4#
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lambert trying to control but Beznisko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko seems keen to control Lambert's posture.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Beznisko keeps moving.
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko 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#
Beznisko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lambert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Beznisko scores with a four punch combination!
Beznisko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lambert to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Lambert moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Lambert avoids the punch easily.
Lambert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lambert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beznisko is trying to defend but Lambert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert is pressing down on Beznisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beznisko is holding on for now. #T1#
Beznisko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lambert.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Beznisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lambert postures up in Beznisko's guard and throws a big left but Beznisko blocks it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lambert looking to sit in guard and control but Beznisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Beznisko won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lambert is tightening it up a little... Beznisko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beznisko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beznisko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lambert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 67
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Beznisko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moura doesn't seem phased though.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beznisko as he jumps to the side.
Beznisko takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Moura ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beznisko.
Moura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beznisko sprawls well. Beznisko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Beznisko feinted with a counter takedown.
Sergey Beznisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range. #T1#
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beznisko avoids it really well and circles away.
Beznisko cracks Moura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Beznisko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Beznisko catches Moura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Beznisko scores with a takedown into Moura's guard.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #T2#
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Moura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beznisko defends well.
Beznisko trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beznisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beznisko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beznisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.
Moura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beznisko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko controlling the action here.
Beznisko working Moura over with strikes.
Moura is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Moura trying to control here.
Beznisko working the head and body with strikes.
Moura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moura is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beznisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beznisko is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Moura's head.
Beznisko slows the pace down in half guard.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beznisko is keen to just control but Moura is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beznisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura is looking to improve his position.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Moura tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the body.
Moura shoots in but Beznisko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moura with a poor takedown
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Sergey Beznisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Moura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Moura.
Moura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Beznisko.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beznisko defends well and Moura ends up having to push Beznisko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beznisko scores with a three punch combo!
Moura is looking to clinch but Beznisko is avoiding it.
Beznisko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Beznisko feints and as Moura raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura is trying to keep Beznisko in close.
Moura 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.
Beznisko is working Moura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beznisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura has momentary wrist control but Beznisko slips an elbow through the middle.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Moura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beznisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko cracks Moura with a solid left hand.#T3#
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergey Beznisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko won't allow Moura to sweep him here.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Moura's brow.
Beznisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko 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. #T4##SUB2#
Moura working for submissions but it's allowed Beznisko to get to half guard.
Moura taking some punishment here, with Beznisko in his half guard.
Beznisko content to control rather than advance.
Moura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moura.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko 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.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Moura is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beznisko frees his head nicely. Oh but Moura has switched to an armbar! Beznisko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: 2017 EVE of DESTRUCTION
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beznisko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko misses with a two punch combination.
Beznisko sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Beznisko avoids it this time.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beznisko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Beznisko.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Beznisko sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Beznisko avoids it this time.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Beznisko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Beznisko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beznisko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko throws a shot to the body.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beznisko gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beznisko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alvarez defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beznisko, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko. #T3#
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beznisko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Beznisko has hold of one of Alvarez's legs. Alvarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Beznisko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Beznisko controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Beznisko isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beznisko is one step ahead there. #T4#
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beznisko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beznisko cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez seems keen to control Beznisko's posture.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Beznisko shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beznisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Beznisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beznisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up with Beznisko and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.#T1#
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Beznisko breaks from the clinch.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beznisko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Beznisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Beznisko looking for a takedown.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez lands with a short shot 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!
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alvarez is defending well.
Beznisko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a body punch.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Beznisko misses the jab.#T3#
Alvarez throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Alvarez has Beznisko up against the cage in a clinch.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Beznisko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Beznisko can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Beznisko is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A short left from Alvarez. #ROC2#
Beznisko is rocked!
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Beznisko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko seems to have got his legs back now.
Beznisko can't break the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beznisko throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Beznisko wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beznisko blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Beznisko goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Alvarez pushes Beznisko up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Beznisko has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Beznisko wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarez has Beznisko pressed against the cage, preventing Beznisko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Beznisko. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Sergey Beznisko is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Beznisko is having none of it. #CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Beznisko's ribcage. Beznisko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Alvarez is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beznisko takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Beznisko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beznisko fails with the takedown.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Beznisko throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
Alvarez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko fails with the takedown.#T4#
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Beznisko is avoiding it.
Alvarez with a hook.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beznisko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez has Beznisko pressed against the cage, preventing Beznisko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beznisko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Beznisko tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Beznisko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!

Event: CAGED RAGE
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beznisko swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beznisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Beznisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.#T1##ES2#
Robinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beznisko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Robinson prevents Beznisko from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson. #TD#
Beznisko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Beznisko prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Beznisko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beznisko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.#T2#
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beznisko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beznisko off to one side.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Robinson throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Beznisko 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beznisko throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko connects with a single shot there.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beznisko moves away.
Jab, jab by Beznisko - just one landing.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Robinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beznisko throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beznisko's head.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beznisko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance. #T1#
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position.
Beznisko lands a couple of digs.
Beznisko trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Robinson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Beznisko is trying to break free.
Beznisko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Beznisko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Robinson gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robinson lands a body punch. #BC2#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a combination
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
Beznisko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Robinson throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range. #T4#
Beznisko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Beznisko gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Beznisko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Robinson tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beznisko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Beznisko ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Beznisko's front leg but catches the back leg as Beznisko tries to avoid it.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robinson.
Beznisko looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robinson slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Robinson misses with a leg kick.
Robinson slips a straight right by Beznisko.#CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Robinson.
Beznisko can't break the clinch.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson digs a right hand into Beznisko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beznisko's gas tank.
Robinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Beznisko is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson presses Beznisko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beznisko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson presses Beznisko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A short left from Robinson.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Beznisko is rocked!
Robinson is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Beznisko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson taking a breather.
Robinson lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Robinson.
Beznisko seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko is trying to break free.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
Ja Wuan Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beznisko can't break the clinch.
Beznisko can't get the takedown.
Beznisko is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Beznisko is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Beznisko misses.
A left lands for Beznisko.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeph Frazier has been cut.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Frazier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko goes for a double leg but Frazier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frazier continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Beznisko misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Frazier misses the target.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Frazier tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Frazier thuds a left hand into Beznisko's body.
Beznisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Beznisko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Frazier throws a shot to the body.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Beznisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Frazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
As Frazier backs off Beznisko throws a huge counter combo but Frazier manages to avoid it all.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Zeph Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Beznisko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throwing shots but Frazier is blocking nicely.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frazier to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko throws a strike but Frazier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Beznisko wants to hit a switch here but Frazier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beznisko there!
Beznisko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Beznisko keeps trying to improve his position.
Frazier controlling from mount.
Beznisko wants to hold on but Frazier pushes him away.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beznisko is working to get back to half guard.
Beznisko is still trying to improve position.
Frazier controlling his opponent.
Beznisko 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeph Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Beznisko needs to keep his hands up - Frazier had a free shot at his head there.
Frazier scores with a nice head shot.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Frazier's head.
Zeph Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown. Frazier tries to sprawl out of it but Beznisko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frazier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko throws a series of punches but Frazier moves out of range.
Beznisko swinging wildly here.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frazier as he jumps to the side.
Zeph Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frazier avoids it really well and circles away.
Frazier 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. #T2#
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frazier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier misses with a hook.
Frazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frazier scores with a body shot.
Frazier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Beznisko saw that one coming.
Frazier scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier misses with a looping left.#T3#
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beznisko. That snapped Frazier's head back.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Beznisko moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Frazier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beznisko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frazier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier lands with a hook. Beznisko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Beznisko is rocked!
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4##KD#
Frazier drops Beznisko with a nice combination! Frazier dives into Beznisko's guard, looking to finish!
Beznisko is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
Frazier stays in close to Beznisko's body and controls the position.
Beznisko managing to control the position.
Frazier controlling from the top position.
Beznisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Beznisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Frazier wants to clinch.
Beznisko takes one on the button.
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Frazier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Frazier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Beznisko's corner calls for a 1-2. Beznisko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frazier as he jumps to the side.
Frazier slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frazier slips under a jab.
Frazier slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Beznisko misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frazier throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Frazier scores with a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beznisko or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier, which made it look bad.
Zeph Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frazier's head backwards.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Frazier with a nice cross.
Frazier scores with a jab. Beznisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Frazier.
Frazier effectively controlling the action here.
Frazier scores with a shoulder strike.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beznisko tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Beznisko wants to break free but Frazier has control. #T4#
Frazier tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier lands an uppercut.
Frazier blocks a body shot from Beznisko.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Frazier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko can't break the clinch.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Beznisko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beznisko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beznisko momentarily.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frazier, as that shot connected.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier slips under a jab from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Frazier throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.#T1#
Frazier takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Beznisko feints the counter takedown.
Frazier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frazier moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Frazier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Frazier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frazier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beznisko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beznisko throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Frazier connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Beznisko throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Beznisko circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier tries to bum rush Beznisko with a series of wild strikes but Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Frazier swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.
A big left from Frazier misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beznisko misses.#T3#
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Frazier's belly button to the back.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frazier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beznisko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier scores with a jab.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier lands with a shot to the body.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Beznisko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier had his way with Sergey Beznisko in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Frazier's belly button to the back.
Beznisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frazier is fending him off so far but Beznisko persists. Nope, Frazier circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Frazier.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko dodges the punch combination from Frazier.
Nice shot by Frazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beznisko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frazier swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frazier to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko misses the shot 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!
Frazier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beznisko on the side of the head. #T2#
Beznisko throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Beznisko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Beznisko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frazier's guard.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Frazier is pulling down on Beznisko's head. It's preventing any offense from Beznisko, at least for the moment.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko looking to sit in guard and control but Frazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beznisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there. #T3#
Beznisko trying to control the position here.
Beznisko wants to sweep but no luck.
Beznisko pulls Frazier in close to his closed guard and prevents Frazier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zeph Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko striking off his back but it's not causing Frazier any problems.
Zeph Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beznisko wants to improve his position but instead Frazier has moved into half guard.
Beznisko tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Beznisko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beznisko.
Frazier is looking to stand up but Beznisko won't let him.
Beznisko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeph Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: UB10: Violence, Violence
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kilo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson slips a jab from Beznisko.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Beznisko finish him?
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beznisko eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Beznisko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beznisko dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Beznisko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Beznisko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beznisko lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beznisko is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is pulling down on Beznisko's head to control his posture.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beznisko loads up on a big left hand. Jackson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Beznisko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jackson can't hide his disappointment, as Beznisko celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UB6: Bad Brains
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Beznisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beznisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos is wriggling around but Beznisko manages to pass to half guard.
Beznisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Beznisko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beznisko stalling.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beznisko controlling the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko slows the pace down in half guard.
Beznisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beznisko working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Beznisko is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beznisko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos looks winded!
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beznisko in particular looking to stall.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Beznisko working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Beznisko.
Beznisko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beznisko lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beznisko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beznisko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T5#
Beznisko trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
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.
Beznisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beznisko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Beznisko unloads with some huge strikes here! Santos is out! Beznisko wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Beznisko scores with a takedown into Bangsit's guard.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bangsit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Beznisko'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.
Bangsit throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Beznisko postures up in Bangsit's guard and throws a big left but Bangsit blocks it. #SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beznisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bangsit is tightening it up a little... Beznisko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beznisko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beznisko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Bangsit!

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