Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Breznhev throws a hook but Gorlero blocks it.
Gorlero looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorlero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breznhev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorlero somewhat.
Gorlero tries to clinch but Breznhev moves out of range. #TD2#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gorlero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Gorlero struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlero tries to buck Breznhev off but Breznhev is having none of it.
Breznhev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gorlero is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Breznhev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Breznhev controlling his opponent.
Gorlero wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
Gorlero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Breznhev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev wants to sweep here but Gorlero controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Breznhev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorlero is looking to work some ground and pound but Breznhev has wrist control.
Gorlero looking to pass the guard.
Gorlero postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it. #T2#
Breznhev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Breznhev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorlero defends it easily.#SUB2#
Breznhev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorlero is aware though and is defending well.
Gorlero throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorlero is looking to work some ground and pound but Breznhev has wrist control.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Gorlero from controlling successfully.
Gorlero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorlero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gorlero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Gorlero advances nicely into full mount.
Breznhev is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorlero has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorlero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breznhev is looking to escape.
Gorlero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gorlero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gorlero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gorlero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Breznhev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gorlero throwing strikes here but Breznhev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Gorlero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gorlero avoids the attempt from Breznhev to control.
Breznhev is looking to improve his position but Gorlero isn't that keen on the idea.
Breznhev regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorlero is pushing down on Breznhev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breznhev is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorlero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breznhev trying to control from the bottom.
Gorlero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breznhev tries to roll over but Gorlero keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Gorlero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gorlero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorlero lands a nice hook to Breznhev's body. Breznhev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Gorlero's head coaches at The Hall of Legends that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gorlero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breznhev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorlero dives in and grabs Breznhev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Breznhev pushes down on Gorlero's head and hops out.
Breznhev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Breznhev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gorlero did well to prevent Breznhev getting side control.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Gorlero's head.
Breznhev is taking a breather. Gorlero 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.
Gorlero is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev working over Gorlero with some ground and pound. Gorlero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Breznhev is looking for a kimura here.
Breznhev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Breznhev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gorlero trying to control but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gorlero trying to control but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev controlling the action here.
Gorlero has hold of Breznhev's hands but Breznhev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorlero wants to get back to full guard.
Breznhev passes to side control. #T2#
Breznhev moves into full mount!
Gorlero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorlero is working hard here to advance position.
Aleks Breznhev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breznhev dominating with strikes here.
Gorlero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gorlero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Breznhev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorlero tries to roll over but Breznhev keeps him under control.
Gorlero trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gorlero regains half guard.
Gorlero tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg. #T4#
Gorlero won't allow Breznhev to pass to mount.
Gorlero trying to control but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorlero keeps working.
Gorlero trying to get back to full guard but Breznhev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gorlero is working to get back to half guard.
Gorlero 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gorlero is squirming around, avoiding Breznhev's attempts to control the action.
Gorlero is in a horrible position here. Breznhev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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. 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#
Breznhev works Gorlero's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Gorlero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Breznhev was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorlero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gorlero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorlero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breznhev's guard.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breznhev has his hands clasped together around Gorlero's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gorlero is looking for a kimura but Breznhev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gorlero to get the leverage.
Gorlero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breznhev's head. #SUB2#
Breznhev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Gorlero is controlling well.
Breznhev wants to control but Gorlero is keeping busy.
Gorlero prevents Breznhev from improving his position.
Gorlero is trying to control. Breznhev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gorlero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorlero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breznhev trying to hold on to Gorlero's head to control him but Gorlero postures up.
Breznhev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gorlero thows a huge punch but Breznhev dodges it nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Breznhev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gorlero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gorlero!
Breznhev dodges the ground and pound from Gorlero.
Gorlero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gorlero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Breznhev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Breznhev regains half guard.
Gorlero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breznhev defending well though.
Gorlero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breznhev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Gorlero is controlling well. #T3#
Breznhev wants to control but Gorlero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorlero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gorlero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breznhev defending well though.
Breznhev wants to get back to full guard.
Breznhev moves into full guard.
Breznhev is trying to keep Gorlero in close.
Gorlero throws a strike but Breznhev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Breznhev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gorlero throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gorlero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breznhev trying to control but Gorlero is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorlero is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Gorlero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breznhev. #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!
Stefano Gorlero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorlero 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Gorlero!

Event: Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Drysdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Breznhev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Drysdale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt - Drysdale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drysdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breznhev.
Breznhev looks to score with a jab to the body but Drysdale is just out of range.
Breznhev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drysdale. #CL#
Drysdale rushes Breznhev and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Drysdale drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Drysdale has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drysdale keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drysdale is on top in guard. #REVR#
Drysdale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drysdale trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Drysdale preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Breznhev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Breznhev throws a strike but Drysdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Drysdale controlling the position.#T2#
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drysdale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Drysdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev tries to roll over but Drysdale keeps him under control.
Drysdale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drysdale trying to control from half guard but Breznhev is working away.
Breznhev tries to get to full guard but Drysdale has control of the leg.
Breznhev is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Drysdale is controlling well.
Drysdale wants to pass to mount but Breznhev is defending the position.
Breznhev wants to get back to full guard.
Breznhev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breznhev 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.
Drysdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Breznhev has wrist control.
Drysdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drysdale. #T4#
Drysdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breznhev's guard.
Breznhev wants to get back to full guard.
Drysdale tries to pass to full mount but Breznhev defends it.
Drysdale lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Breznhev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drysdale 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.
Drysdale postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev seems keen to control Drysdale's posture.
Breznhev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drysdale's guard. #REVB#
Drysdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breznhev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Drysdale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Breznhev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Breznhev connects with a crisp jab.
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drysdale.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drysdale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drysdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breznhev manages to avoid it.
Breznhev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drysdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breznhev somewhat.
Drysdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Breznhev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Breznhev avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Drysdale misses its intended target.
Breznhev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drysdale pinned against the cage. Drysdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Breznhev tries for a takedown but Drysdale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Drysdale cracks Breznhev with an open hand slap.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drysdale avoids it really well and circles away.
Drysdale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drysdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Drysdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Breznhev catches Drysdale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Breznhev or perhaps it was just good defense by Drysdale, which made it look bad.
Drysdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breznhev.
Breznhev checks a leg kick.
Breznhev feints the counter takedown.
Drysdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Breznhev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drysdale napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drysdale manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.
Breznhev prevents Drysdale from improving his position.
Drysdale is working hard here to advance position.
Drysdale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breznhev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breznhev's back!
Drysdale is trying to stick to Breznhev's back but Breznhev is turning into Drysdale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drysdale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Breznhev.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Breznhev slips nicely into half guard.
Drysdale wants to improve his position but Breznhev is controlling well.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drysdale tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg.
Drysdale taking some punishment here, with Breznhev in his half guard.
Drysdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Breznhev is working Drysdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drysdale trying to keep a closed guard but Breznhev is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Breznhev throwing strikes but missing.
Breznhev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thorn Drysdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drysdale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drysdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breznhev can do to turn this around?
Drysdale wants to improve his position but Breznhev is controlling well.
Drysdale is pressing down on Breznhev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drysdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev pushes down on Drysdale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Drysdale dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drysdale throws a hook but Breznhev avoids it easily.
Drysdale jabs Breznhev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Breznhev fails with the takedown.
Breznhev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drysdale connects with a body shot that sends Breznhev's belly button to the back.
Breznhev shoots for a double leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls well. He's pushed Breznhev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Breznhev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breznhev has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Breznhev with that takedown attempt.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Drysdale throws a push kick but Breznhev slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Breznhev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drysdale on his heels. He'll look to pass Drysdale's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breznhev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drysdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drysdale working a defensive guard here.
Drysdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breznhev's guard. #REVR#
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drysdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breznhev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drysdale has managed to get both his arms back between Breznhev's legs - danger averted.
Drysdale throwing strikes but missing.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Thorn Drysdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev looking for a sweep. Not yet Breznhev, not yet.
Breznhev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drysdale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drysdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breznhev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Drysdale sprawls well.
Breznhev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Drysdale catches Breznhev right on the button with a cross.
Drysdale tries to land a front kick but Breznhev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drysdale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breznhev is defended easily by Drysdale.
Breznhev fails with the takedown
and Drysdale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breznhev thinking.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown. Drysdale tries to sprawl out of it but Breznhev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drysdale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A jab from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale swinging wildly here.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Drysdale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thorn Drysdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Drysdale scores with a hook.
Drysdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breznhev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Drysdale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breznhev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Breznhev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drysdale controls the pace.
Drysdale stands and throws Breznhev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Breznhev tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorn Drysdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drysdale 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorn Drysdale!
Thorn Drysdale gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Pulse 98 - Driver vs McGuire
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blaze did well to prevent Breznhev getting side control.
Blaze has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hard Knocks Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blaze gets full guard.
Blaze being controlled here, momentarily.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blaze trying to control the position.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Blaze pushes Breznhev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Blaze misses with a hook. Breznhev ducked under it nicely.
Breznhev attempts a counter takedown but Blaze avoids it well and moves away.
Breznhev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Breznhev misses its intended target.
As Breznhev backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaze avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Breznhev scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Breznhev avoids it well.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Breznhev throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Breznhev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breznhev throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Breznhev under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Breznhev keeps moving and retains side control.
Breznhev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Breznhev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaze is trying to control Breznhev's posture but Breznhev avoids it.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breznhev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blaze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breznhev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Breznhev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Breznhev trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Blaze is keeping the position.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaze.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breznhev misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Breznhev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Breznhev.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze slips under a jab from Breznhev.
Breznhev misses with a right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt - Blaze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Breznhev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Breznhev throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Breznhev misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt - Blaze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breznhev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breznhev somewhat.
Breznhev misses with a body shot.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breznhev.
Breznhev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Breznhev fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breznhev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Breznhev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breznhev somewhat.#T3#
Blaze scores with a jab. Breznhev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Breznhev shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed Breznhev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Breznhev fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Breznhev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breznhev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze 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.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Breznhev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Breznhev on that attempt.
Breznhev takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
As Breznhev backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
Breznhev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Breznhev with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Breznhev shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breznhev lands in his opponent's guard.
Breznhev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Breznhev won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blaze wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Blaze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Breznhev shoots in.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Breznhev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze thumps Breznhev with a low kick.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Blaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaze.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Breznhev.
Blaze stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Breznhev avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Blaze scores with a one two! Breznhev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Breznhev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Blaze is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Breznhev is controlling him well.#T3#
Blaze is trying to control Breznhev's posture but Breznhev avoids it.
Blaze manages to get back to half guard.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Blaze is a slippery customer.
Blaze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze is trying to stand up here but Breznhev is controlling him well.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breznhev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blaze is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev.
Breznhev not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Breznhev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaze as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breznhev.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Breznhev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Breznhev. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shojo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Breznhev with that takedown attempt.
Breznhev goes for a double leg but Shojo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shojo continues to drive forward.
Shojo throws a hook to the side of Breznhev's head but Breznhev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shojo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Breznhev's head coaches at Blackscar Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Breznhev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Breznhev takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Shojo. No joy for Breznhev on that attempt.
Shojo 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.
Shojo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Breznhev back to the cage. Shojo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shojo feints and then cracks Breznhev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breznhev down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shojo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shojo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Shojo misses the jab.
Shojo lands with a cross.
Breznhev throws out a loose jab but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shojo sprawls well. Shojo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shojo. That's going to slow Breznhev down.
Shojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Breznhev. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Breznhev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Shojo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Breznhev is on him like a limpet, forcing Shojo back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Breznhev misses with the head strike.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Shojo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Breznhev.
Breznhev is trying to pull guard but Shojo has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Shojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shojo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Breznhev coming out on top.
A jab from Shojo finds it's way through Breznhev's defenses. #TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shojo quickly recovers to half guard.
Shojo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Shojo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shojo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Shojo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo is looking to improve his position.
Shojo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breznhev working Shojo over with strikes.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shojo defending well though.
Shojo is trying to maintain the position but Breznhev is very close to passing his half guard.
Breznhev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Shojo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breznhev passes to side control.
Shojo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shojo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Breznhev is controlling him well.
Breznhev in the domination position with Shojo hanging on.
Shojo tries to buck Breznhev off but Breznhev is having none of it.#ES2#
Shojo sneaks out the side door and pushes Breznhev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A good leg kick by Shojo.
Breznhev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breznhev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Breznhev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shojo wants to clinch.
Yuki Shojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breznhev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo misses with a hook. Breznhev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Shojo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Breznhev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shojo is keeping the position for now.
Yuki Shojo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breznhev being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Shojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Breznhev content to stall in guard here.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shojo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev pushing down on Shojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Breznhev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shojo sees it coming and defends easily.
Shojo wants to control but Breznhev is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shojo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breznhev cracks Shojo with a solid left hand.#T2#
Breznhev passes into half guard.
Shojo is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Shojo dodges it nicely.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Shojo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Breznhev trying to control from Shojo's half guard. Shojo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shojo looking to control.
Breznhev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Breznhev working the head with strikes. #T3#
Breznhev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Breznhev wants to control but Shojo is keeping him busy.
Shojo tries to improve position but can't.
Breznhev cracks Shojo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Breznhev tries to move to mount but Shojo blocks the move with his legs.
Shojo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Breznhev working away.
Breznhev wants to control but Shojo is keeping him busy. #T4#
Shojo is trying to get back to half guard.
Breznhev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Breznhev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shojo some visible discomfort.
Breznhev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Breznhev staying calm.
Shojo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shojo is looking to regain half guard here but Breznhev keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shojo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breznhev feinted with a counter takedown.
Shojo moves in looking to clinch but Breznhev pushes him off.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Breznhev tries to keep at a distance but Shojo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shojo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Breznhev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shojo backwards.
Breznhev tries a body shot but Shojo blocks it.
Shojo tries to stall but Breznhev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Breznhev is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev lands with a light punch inside.
Breznhev jumps guard but Shojo stands there with Breznhev around his waist. Breznhev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Breznhev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Breznhev scores with a shot to the side of Shojo's head. #T1#
Breznhev jumps guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shojos head. #TD#
Breznhev has hold of one of Shojo's legs. Shojo is fighting the takedown attempt but Breznhev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Breznhev 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.#SUB2#
Shojo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Shojo is retaining full guard.
Shojo looking to control.
Breznhev trying to control but Shojo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Shojo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breznhev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Breznhev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shojo is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Shojo struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Breznhev swings around for an armbar but Shojo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breznhev's guard.
Shojo wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shojo stopping the sweep attempt from Breznhev.
Shojo wanted to stand there but Breznhev had control of the position. #T4#
Breznhev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shojo has passed into side control. #SU2#
Shojo decides to stand back up.
Breznhev jabs Shojo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuki Shojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shojo slaps away a takedown attempt from Breznhev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yuki Shojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shojo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Breznhev is out of range.
Breznhev misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shojo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Breznhev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shojo walks away with a smile on his face. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Shojo sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shojo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuki Shojo.
I think Shojo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Lion Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pulse 92 - Kruglov vs Li II
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Breznhev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pocc has a takedown stuffed.
Pocc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Breznhev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pocc defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocc.
Nice takedown defense from Breznhev. No joy for Pocc on that attempt.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the liver by Breznhev. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Breznhev gets the takedown into side control.
Pocc prevents Breznhev from moving into mount.
Breznhev cracks Pocc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Breznhev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Pocc is working away.
Pocc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Breznhev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Pocc taking some punishment here, with Breznhev in his half guard.
Breznhev works his way into full mount!
Pocc tries to hold on but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev scoring with strikes but Pocc is staying in there.
Breznhev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pocc is looking to escape.
Pocc is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pocc squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T2#
Breznhev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pocc is trying desperately to improve position.
Breznhev controlling the position easily from mount.
Breznhev trying to control but Pocc is having none of it.
Pocc working to try and regain half guard.
Pocc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Breznhev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Pocc is desperately trying to improve his position but Breznhev has a good base and remains in mount.
Breznhev punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Pocc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Breznhev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breznhev dominating with strikes here.
Pocc is bucking up trying to escape but Breznhev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Breznhev scoring with strikes but Pocc is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocc is trying desperately to improve position.
Breznhev trying to control but Pocc is having none of it.
Pocc is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Pocc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Breznhev looking to finish Pocc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pocc!
Breznhev looking to control but Pocc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breznhev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Pocc is rocked!
Pocc is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Pocc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Breznhev! Pocc is hurt baaadly! Breznhev is firing away with more strikes - Pocc 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 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
Our winner, Aleks Breznhev, 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: Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Mawe.
Breznhev has a takedown stuffed.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mawe avoids it really well and circles away.
Breznhev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breznhev manages to avoid it.
Mawe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breznhev at a distance.
Mawe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
As Breznhev backs off Mawe throws a huge counter combo but Breznhev manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mawe swivels and escapes.
Mawe throws a good cross that connects.
Breznhev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Breznhev with a poor takedown
and Mawe counters with a left to the body.
Breznhev throws a sloppy body shot
and Mawe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breznhev thinking.
Breznhev takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Mawe leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breznhev.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Mawe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breznhev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Breznhev throws a poor cross that misses
and Mawe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mawe punishes Breznhev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Mawe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Mawe throws a right hand that Breznhev ducks under and follows up with a left that Breznhev also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Mawe closes the distance and clinches.
Breznhev scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Breznhev pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawe looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breznhev holds on and takes a little breather.
Mawe cracks Breznhev with a solid left hand.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mawe postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Breznhev blocks nicely.
Mawe landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mawe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breznhev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznhev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev pulls Mawe in to control the position.
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawe.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe stopping the sweep attempt from Breznhev.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznhev pulls Mawe in close to prevent any damage.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev is controlling Mawe's posture.
Mawe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mawe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breznhev is looking to improve his position.
Mawe thows a huge punch but Breznhev dodges it nicely.
Breznhev wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy.
Breznhev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watsz Mawe dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mawe ducks under a wild hook from Breznhev.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Mawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in but Mawe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe scores with a shot to the body.
Mawe 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.
Mawe slaps away a takedown attempt from Breznhev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mawe counters with a series of strikes. Breznhev will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Mawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Mawe gets caught flat footed, as Breznhev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mawe has an active guard here but Breznhev has managed to pass into half guard.
Mawe wants to get back to his feet.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mawe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mawe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Mawe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mawe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev stands up over Mawe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mawe wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe is looking to stand up but Breznhev isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Breznhev sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Breznhev is working Mawe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Mawe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawe manages to get to full guard.
Mawe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breznhev's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Breznhev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev 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.
Mawe pushing down on Breznhev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watsz Mawe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mawe.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Mawe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mawe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Breznhev rather than just go for the knockout.
Breznhev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mawe. Mawe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breznhev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Breznhev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Mawe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mawe as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mawe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Mawe shows good takedown defense.
Mawe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Breznhev to score with a decent uppercut.
Breznhev looks for a takedown but Mawe sprawls well.
Mawe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mawe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mawe tests Breznhev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Mawe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mawe throws a right and a left that Breznhev avoids nicely.
Watsz Mawe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breznhev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mawe is fending him off so far but Breznhev persists. Nope, Mawe circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
No joy there for Mawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breznhev throws a body punch but Mawe moves out of range.
Mawe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mawe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breznhev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mawe works over Breznhev's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Mawe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mawe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mawe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mawe misses with a wild body shot.
Mawe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breznhev.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mawe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mawe.#TD#
Breznhev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mawe was covering up waiting for the punch and Breznhev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mawe has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mawe wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position. #T4##SUB2#
Mawe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breznhev distracts Mawe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breznhev passes into side control.
Mawe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mawe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Watsz Mawe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mawe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watsz Mawe!
An intense looking Watsz Mawe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'He thought he gonna win again when he took the rematch with me just because he beat me the first time. But he was wrong, I got robbed the first time, I'm not gonna get robbed again.'.

Event: PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Breznhev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galtieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galtieri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galtieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breznhev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breznhev attempts a counter takedown but Galtieri avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Breznhev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galtieri sprawls well initially but Breznhev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galtieri is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galtieri is pressing down on Breznhev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galtieri controlling the position.#SUB2#
Galtieri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breznhev advances to half guard.
Breznhev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galtieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Galtieri is staying active underneath Breznhev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Galtieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Breznhev working over Galtieri with some ground and pound. Galtieri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Breznhev wants to work for an arm triangle but Galtieri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galtieri is trying to control but can't.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Galtieri is working away.
Galtieri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galtieri.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Galtieri.
Breznhev advances to half guard.
Breznhev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Galtieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Galtieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving. #T3#
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Galtieri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite inform us that Galtieri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galtieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galtieri is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Breznhev blocks a jab.
Galtieri connects with a nice looking jab.
Galtieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breznhev.
Breznhev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galtieri.
Breznhev connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Breznhev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Galtieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galtieri is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galtieri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Galtieri is a slippery customer.
Galtieri moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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#
Galtieri throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Galtieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Breznhev under the eye.
Breznhev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Galtieri stuffs the takedown.
Galtieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Breznhev dodges the punch combination from Galtieri.
Galtieri lands with an overhand left.
Breznhev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Galtieri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Galtieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galtieri lands a jab 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!
Galtieri throws the left hand but Breznhev avoids the punch easily.
Breznhev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galtieri circles away.
Galtieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breznhev. #T1#
Galtieri scores with a body shot.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Galtieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Breznhev throws a poor cross that misses
and Galtieri counters with a straight right hand.
Galtieri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galtieri throws a lazy right hand but Breznhev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Galtieri.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galtieri counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Galtieri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breznhev's guard.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galtieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galtieri wants to pass the guard but Breznhev is keeping the position.
Galtieri controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Breznhev is pulling down on Galtieri's head. It's preventing any offense from Galtieri, at least for the moment.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Galtieri is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Galtieri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breznhev defends well.#T3#
Galtieri trying to control the position.
Breznhev is stalling in the full guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Galtieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Breznhev pushes down on Galtieri's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Galtieri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Galtieri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galtieri trying to control here.
Breznhev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Galtieri!
Galtieri is trying desperately to improve position.
Galtieri wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Galtieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Galtieri misses with a wild combination.
Galtieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breznhev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breznhev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Galtieri stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Galtieri's guard.#SUB2#
Galtieri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Galtieri trying to control the position here.
Breznhev trying to control but Galtieri is working from the bottom.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Galtieri is keeping the position.
Galtieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Galtieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Galtieri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Breznhev is pulling down on Galtieri's head to control his posture.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Galtieri is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galtieri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galtieri is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galtieri is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Galtieri looking for subs off his back but Breznhev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Breznhev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galtieri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galtieri!
Breznhev lands a couple of good shots and Galtieri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Breznhev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Galtieri covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Breznhev scores with punches from the back. #T4#
Galtieri is trying to break free.
Breznhev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galtieri tries to escape but Breznhev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galtieri just trying to survive but Breznhev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galtieri manages to reverse the position and now he's in Breznhev's guard. Nice work there by Galtieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Breznhev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breznhev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breznhev 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleks Breznhev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Paulie Galtieri had this to say: 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.

Event: Pulse 82 - Dog vs James
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mawe.
Breznhev scores with a nice right hand.
Breznhev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mawe 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.#TD#
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mawe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breznhev has picked Mawe up and slammed him! Mawe can't keep hold of the triangle and Breznhev manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Breznhev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mawe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breznhev's guard! Nice work there by Mawe!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev looking to control.
Mawe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Breznhev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mawe throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mawe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mawe is working Breznhev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
Mawe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Breznhev has his foot on Mawe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mawe works his way back into a safe position though.
Mawe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev working a defensive guard here.
Breznhev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev is pulling down on Mawe's head to control his posture.
Breznhev wants to sweep here but Mawe controlling him for the moment.
Mawe lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Mawe looking to sit in guard and control but Breznhev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mawe is pulling down on Breznhev's head. It's preventing any offense from Breznhev, at least for the moment.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe trying to keep a closed guard but Breznhev is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breznhev passes into side control.
Breznhev working the ground and pound but Mawe is defending the strikes.
Breznhev working the ground and pound from side control.
Mawe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Breznhev. #T4#
Breznhev misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Breznhev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mawe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breznhev's guard! Nice work there by Mawe!
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Mawe is proving a slippery customer.
Mawe trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Mawe is proving a slippery customer.
Mawe stands up over Breznhev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mawe is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Watsz Mawe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mawe defending well as Breznhev loads up on a big left hand.
Breznhev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mawe moves away.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Breznhev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breznhev wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Breznhev is trying to control. Mawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe gets back to full guard.
Breznhev postures up in Mawe's guard and throws a big left but Mawe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev is fighting to break Mawe's control of his arms but Mawe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Mawe has his foot on Breznhev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznhev works his way back into a safe position though.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard.
Mawe has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Mawe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Mawe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Breznhev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mawe has Breznhev in his guard.#REVR#
Mawe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Mawe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Mawe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Mawe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breznhev.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mawe is pulling down on Breznhev's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mawe working a defensive guard but Breznhev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Breznhev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mawe's legs.
Mawe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Breznhev's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mawe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breznhev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Breznhev is nestled in close to Mawe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mawe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mawe holds on and takes a little breather.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Mawe can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe tries to roll over but Breznhev keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breznhev feinted with a counter takedown.
Mawe fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Breznhev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mawe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mawe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Breznhev has passed into side control.
Mawe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Breznhev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mawe is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Mawe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Breznhev jumps into side control!
Mawe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breznhev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mawe is trying to control Breznhev's posture but Breznhev avoids it.
Check out the look on Breznhev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Breznhev grinds an elbow into Mawe's temple.
Mawe gets back to half guard.#T2#
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Mawe is defending well.
Mawe is looking to improve his position.
Breznhev is trying to control. Mawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe wants to control but Breznhev is keeping busy.
Breznhev tries to pass to full mount but Mawe defends it. #T3#
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mawe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Breznhev 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Breznhev shoots in and gets a takedown into Mawe's guard.#T4#
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Mawe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mawe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mawe lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Breznhev 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Breznhev enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breznhev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Taranin advances position into side control!
Breznhev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Breznhev wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Taranin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breznhev is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Breznhev is looking to improve his position.
Breznhev is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breznhev avoid being mounted?
Taranin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is fighting to break Breznhev's control of his arms but Breznhev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Breznhev has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Taranin is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
Taranin winds up and cracks Breznhev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Breznhev trying to control here.
Breznhev is concentrating on defense, preventing Taranin from advancing position. #T3#
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taranin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breznhev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Breznhev.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Breznhev looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taranin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Taranin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Breznhev is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Breznhev has momentary wrist control but Taranin slips an elbow through the middle.
Taranin won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Taranin postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breznhev holds on and takes a little breather.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Breznhev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranin.
Breznhev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranin works the jab nicely.
Taranin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breznhev in his tracks.
Breznhev throws a jab but it's blocked by Taranin.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Breznhev on his heels. He'll look to pass Breznhev's guard now, I'm sure.
Breznhev 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.#SUB#
Breznhev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Taranin won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Taranin stands and throws Breznhev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Taranin scores with punches from side control.
Taranin cracks Breznhev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taranin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taranin misses with the ground and pound.
Breznhev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taranin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breznhev, who protects the arm well.
Breznhev is trying to control Taranin's posture but Taranin avoids it. #SUB2#
Taranin is working to tighten his grip on Breznhev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Breznhev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taranin is really squeezing tight and eventually Breznhev passes out! Taranin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Segey Taranin!
A less than humble Segey Taranin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##TD#
Breznhev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Breznhev'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Breznhev 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. #T1#
Breznhev trying to mount his opponent but Rodgers defends it.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers wants to control but Breznhev is keeping busy.
Breznhev controlling the pace.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Breznhev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodgers's thigh. Rodgers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev passes Rodgers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breznhev.
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Breznhev seems content to control.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breznhev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Breznhev misses with a head shot. Rodgers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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##TD#
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodgers misses with a head kick. #TD#
Rodgers gets caught napping as Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown. Rodgers manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Breznhev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodgers dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Breznhev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers.
Breznhev seems keen to control Rodgers's posture.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Breznhev controlling Rodgers's posture.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breznhev pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodgers's guard. #REVR#
Rodgers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Rodgers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breznhev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.#TD#
Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Breznhev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is nestled in close to Rodgers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Breznhev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breznhev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breznhev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Breznhev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breznhev wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position. #SUB#
Breznhev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodgers is just riding it out for now. Breznhev eventually gives up the hold.
Breznhev tries to pass to full mount but Rodgers defends it.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rodgers is in trouble now - Breznhev has advanced to mount!
Aleks Breznhev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breznhev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breznhev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodgers because Breznhev loaded up on that one.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Breznhev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Breznhev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Breznhev.
Breznhev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodgers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Breznhev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breznhev, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Pulse 72 - Tszyu vs Chonan
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Breznhev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaze.
Breznhev goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breznhev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breznhev.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Blaze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Breznhev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaze to the mat! Blaze manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Breznhev drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick Breznhev off! Breznhev jumps back into Blaze's guard.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up. #T1#
Blaze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blaze has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Breznhev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Breznhev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breznhev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blaze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it.
Breznhev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Breznhev shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Breznhev.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breznhev doesn't seem phased though.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Breznhev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Breznhev ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Breznhev shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breznhev lands a head shot.
Breznhev darts in looking for a takedown but Blaze gets double underhooks and turns Breznhev into the cage.
Blaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaze scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Breznhev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaze.
Blaze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Breznhev shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Breznhev with a hook.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Breznhev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Breznhev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breznhev shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Breznhev shoots in.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Breznhev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Breznhev persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.
Breznhev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Breznhev backing up. Breznhev nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Breznhev dives in for a single leg takedown but Blaze sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev needs to keep his hands up - Blaze had a free shot at his head there.
Breznhev misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Blaze lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Breznhev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy. #T2#
Blaze is looking for a sweep.
Blaze is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Breznhev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blaze to see if he's OK.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breznhev can do to turn this around?
Breznhev wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy. #T3#
Breznhev scoring with punches from side control.
Blaze pushes Breznhev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznhev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blaze prevents Breznhev from improving position.
Breznhev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaze keeps working.
Breznhev gets to mount! Blaze was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Blaze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blaze tries to get out of the position.
You get the feeling that Blaze really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Blaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blaze is trying to stand.
Breznhev controlling from mount. #T4#
Breznhev is trying to control here but Blaze has managed to regain half guard.
Breznhev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breznhev is pressing down on Blaze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blaze is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breznhev is looking to advance position but Blaze won't allow it.
Breznhev throwing shots but Blaze is blocking nicely.
Blaze is staying active underneath Breznhev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Breznhev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breznhev.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Blaze.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Breznhev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Breznhev misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Breznhev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Breznhev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breznhev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breznhev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze throws a hook but Breznhev avoids it easily.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Breznhev scores with a nice strike.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Breznhev.#T1#
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Breznhev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breznhev dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Breznhev's head and hops out.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Breznhev looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Breznhev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breznhev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Breznhev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Breznhev feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, Breznhev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breznhev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breznhev is pushing down on Blaze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blaze is fighting to maintain full guard but Breznhev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blaze is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hard Knocks Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away.
Blaze controlling the position well.
Breznhev wants to free his trapped foot but Blaze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aleks Breznhev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
Blaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
Blaze is trying to stand back up but Breznhev is controlling him
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev prevents Blaze from standing 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.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard.
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg.
Breznhev wants to pass to mount but Blaze is defending the position.
Blaze has hold of Breznhev's hands but Breznhev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blaze won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
A very excited looking Santana Blaze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 66 - Devon vs Boyfriend
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
No luck for no with that takedown attempt.
no falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. no won't be happy with that.
Breznhev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Breznhev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no prevents Breznhev from moving into mount.
no takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Breznhev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Breznhev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for no!#T1#
Breznhev unloading with bombs!
Breznhev controlling the position easily from mount.
Breznhev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. no can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
no tries to lock up and control but Breznhev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Breznhev controlling the position easily from mount.
Breznhev landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Breznhev controlling his opponent.
Breznhev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
no wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
Breznhev lands a couple of good shots and no has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
no is really stuck here.
Breznhev softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T3#
Breznhev cracks no with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing no from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #ROC2#
no is rocked!
no is taking damage to the body and head.
Oh no is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breznhev controlling from the back.
Breznhev throwing damaging strikes from the back! no could be in trouble here!
no looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Breznhev controlling from the back.
More stalling from Breznhev.
It looks like Breznhev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
no seems to have got his legs back now.
Breznhev is continuing to stall.
Well, with Breznhev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before no is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Breznhev has no flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Breznhev throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting no!
no covers up after that shot from Breznhev.
no knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
no is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can no do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Breznhev has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. no is defending well but eventually Breznhev manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! no has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleks Breznhev!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleks Breznhev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 60 - Dier vs Breznhev
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Dier successfully pulls guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Dier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Dier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Breznhev trying to control but Dier is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Breznhev content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breznhev.
Breznhev has his takedown stuffed
and Dier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Breznhev avoids the body shot from Dier.
Dier 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.
Dier connects with a looping right hand.
Dier moves out of range as Breznhev strikes.
Sol Dier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dier connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Breznhev is rocked!
Dier fakes the body blow, causing Breznhev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Breznhev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Dier!
Sol Dier retains his featherweight title!
Aleks Breznhev spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I was right when thinking about retirement. I've always been slow to pick up new tricks and the game passed me by a long time ago. Congrats to Dier, he's the real thing'.

Event: Pulse 48
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Rizal misses with a hook.
Rizal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breznhev.
Rizal's coach down at Plant works was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rizal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rizal missing with a left hand there. Breznhev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizal throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Breznhev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Breznhev is nestled in close to Rizal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breznhev is just content to waste time from the top position. Rizal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Breznhev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breznhev has managed to get both his arms back between Rizal's legs - danger averted.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznhev with a nice head shot there.
Breznhev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizal has wrist control.
Breznhev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breznhev distracts Rizal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev is working Rizal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breznhev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Breznhev controls the pace.
Breznhev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizal can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rizal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breznhev throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breznhev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rizal working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Rizal's brow.
Breznhev stands up over Rizal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rizal has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev scoring with some ground and pound.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rizal is keeping the position.
Breznhev trying to control but Rizal is working from the bottom.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rizal keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Rizal's brow.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizal looking to control.
Breznhev is pushing down on Rizal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rizal is fighting to maintain full guard but Breznhev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rizal is looking to control Breznhev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rizal avoid being mounted?
Rizal has hold of Breznhev's hands but Breznhev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Breznhev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rizal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Breznhev connects with a nice short shot to Rizal's temple.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Rizal's hands, connecting with Rizal's forehead.#T4#
Breznhev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Breznhev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rizal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breznhev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breznhev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rizal won't allow Breznhev to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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##TD#
Breznhev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Breznhev moves into full mount! Rizal won't be happy about that!
Rizal wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
Breznhev with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Breznhev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Breznhev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rizal hang on?
Breznhev avoids the attempt from Rizal to control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Breznhev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Breznhev lands a couple of good shots and Rizal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Breznhev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rizal to escape the position.
Breznhev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rizal trying to control the hands but Breznhev won't let him. #T1#
Breznhev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rizal.
The referee is taking a good look at Rizal as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Breznhev!
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizal can do to turn this around?
Rizal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Breznhev gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Breznhev is landing with strikes. Rizal can't take much more of this.
Breznhev avoiding Rizal 's attempts to control his hands.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev has Rizal flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Breznhev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Breznhev lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rizal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Breznhev.
Breznhev is punishing Rizal with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizal trying to control the hands but Breznhev breaks the grip.
Breznhev punishes Rizal with strikes from the back mount.
Can Rizal hold on?! Breznhev is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rizal is trapped and Breznhev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You can see the frustration on Rizal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Breznhev lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Rizal showing good submission defense here.
Rizal trying to control the action but Breznhev just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Breznhev lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Breznhev scores with punches from the back.
Rizal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rizal is trying to break free.
Breznhev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Breznhev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Breznhev lands shots from the back. #T4#
Rizal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rizal is trying to remain composed but Breznhev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rizal. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Breznhev throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rizal!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev avoiding Rizal 's attempts to control his hands.
Rizal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Breznhev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Breznhev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rizal?
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breznhev raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3##TD#
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Rizal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breznhev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breznhev with a nice head shot there.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizal is retaining full guard.
Breznhev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev chips away with some ground and pound.
Breznhev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rizal's head.
Breznhev stands up over Rizal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizal is keeping the position for now.
Breznhev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rizal keeps moving.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rizal keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev trying to control but Rizal is working from the bottom.
Breznhev working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Breznhev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Breznhev distracts Rizal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Breznhev passes into half guard.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Rizal is a slippery customer.
Breznhev works his way into side control.
Breznhev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Breznhev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rizal down.
Rizal tries to buck Breznhev off but Breznhev is having none of it.
Rizal struggling a bit here.
Breznhev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Breznhev scores with punches from side control.
Rizal is looking to regain half guard here but Breznhev keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Breznhev grinds an elbow into Rizal's temple.
Breznhev working the head with strikes.
Breznhev grinds an elbow into Rizal's temple.
Breznhev gets to mount! Rizal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Breznhev looking to control but Rizal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breznhev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Breznhev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Breznhev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Breznhev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rizal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Breznhev sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rizal doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Breznhev paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rizal - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Rizal!
Jose Rizal is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Jose Rizal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Aleks Breznhev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck'.

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Diaz and Aleks Breznhev. Diaz comes into the arena with Gasolina blaring out of the sound system. Breznhev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Death Grips - No Love. Sergio Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

172 cm
21 yrs
147 lbs

161 cm
21 yrs
138 lbs

Diaz

Breznhev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleks Breznhev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Breznhev darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.

Breznhev jumps guard.
Diaz trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz pushes down on Breznhev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breznhev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznhev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Breznhev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Breznhev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Breznhev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Breznhev
Breznhev tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
Diaz is not content to let Breznhev control the position.

Breznhev is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Breznhev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Breznhev tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Breznhev tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Diaz stops Breznhev from passing to mount.

Breznhev swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breznhev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Breznhev
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breznhev looking to control.
Diaz trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Breznhev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (6) Breznhev
Breznhev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Breznhev pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breznhev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breznhev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (6) vs (6) Breznhev

Diaz tightening his grip on Breznhev, looking for the choke.
Breznhev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Breznhev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (8) Breznhev
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Breznhev is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (8) Breznhev
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breznhev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breznhev is holding on to half guard well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Breznhev defends it.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but Breznhev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Breznhev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Breznhev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (8) Breznhev

Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Breznhev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Breznhev!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (11) vs (10) Breznhev
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breznhev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz looking to control.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Breznhev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breznhev is one step ahead there.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Breznhev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (10) Breznhev
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Breznhev is keeping the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (12) Breznhev
Breznhev trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Breznhev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev keeps trying to improve his position.

Breznhev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breznhev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.

Breznhev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (17) vs (12) Breznhev

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Breznhev is defending well.
Breznhev 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.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breznhev keeps working.
Diaz controlling the position from side mount.

Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breznhev, who protects the arm well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breznhev keeps working.

Diaz tries for a kimura but Breznhev is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Breznhev is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 17 to 12.
An out of breath and clearly excited Sergio Diaz thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Aleks Breznhev had this to say: 'Fuck'.

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniello Pablo and Aleks Breznhev. Breznhev has chosen Death Grips - No Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

175 cm
34 yrs
150 lbs

161 cm
21 yrs
138 lbs

Pablo

Breznhev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Daniello Pablo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleks Breznhev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Pablo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Breznhev on his heels. He'll look to pass Breznhev's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pablo (2) vs (0) Breznhev
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablo is one step ahead there.

Pablo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pablo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Breznhev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pablo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.

Breznhev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pablo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo content to stall in guard here.
Pablo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breznhev is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Breznhev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Breznhev seems keen to control Pablo's posture.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznhev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pablo (2) vs (2) Breznhev
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Pablo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Barbell Brigade - $1000, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Breznhev is trying to control. Pablo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breznhev is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (5) Breznhev
Pablo is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev tries to control but Pablo wriggling away.
Breznhev controlling his opponent.
Breznhev prevents Pablo from getting the reversal.
Pablo is working hard here to advance position.
Pablo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Breznhev can't control as he wanted to and Pablo manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pablo is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Still in half guard, Breznhev seems content to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Breznhev seems content to control.
Pablo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Breznhev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Breznhev is looking for a kimura here.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Pablo is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to control Breznhev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pablo avoid being mounted?
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Pablo is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pablo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breznhev passes into half guard.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Pablo is a slippery customer.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets full guard.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.

Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breznhev trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.

Pablo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breznhev advances to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev tries to pass to full mount but Pablo defends it.
Breznhev is looking to stall here but Pablo recovers full guard.
Pablo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breznhev is one step ahead there.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.

Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Pablo is keeping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Breznhev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breznhev has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.

Pablo is looking for a triangle here but Breznhev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (8) Breznhev
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Breznhev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pablo is trying to improve his position.

Breznhev swings around for an armbar but Pablo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breznhev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pablo (4) vs (8) Breznhev
Pablo trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Pablo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Breznhev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Breznhev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Breznhev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pablo (4) vs (12) Breznhev
Pablo tries to improve position but can't.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.

Breznhev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pablo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breznhev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pablo won't allow Breznhev to pass to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to control but Breznhev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (4) vs (15) Breznhev

Breznhev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pablo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breznhev's guard! Nice work there by Pablo!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pablo (6) vs (15) Breznhev
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
Breznhev wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo stands and throws Breznhev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (9) vs (15) Breznhev

Pablo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breznhev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breznhev is trying to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Pablo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Breznhev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pablo but great work by Breznhev.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pablo (9) vs (19) Breznhev
Pablo is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Pablo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breznhev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.

Breznhev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo regains half guard.
Pablo tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg.
Pablo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breznhev trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Breznhev 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (9) vs (22) Breznhev

And that's the end of the fight!
Breznhev wins on points by 22 to 9.
Aleks Breznhev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'If Sambo was easy, it'd be called BJJ. On to the next!'.
Daniello Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.

Event: Pulse 44
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Breznhev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shulun!
Shulun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev working Shulun over with strikes.
Breznhev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shulun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Breznhev.
Breznhev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Shulun is rocked!
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shulun is still in real trouble! Can Breznhev finish him?
Breznhev is nestled in close to Shulun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev working over Shulun with some ground and pound. Shulun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Shulun's hands, connecting with Shulun's forehead.
Breznhev lands with a punch from half guard.
Breznhev prevents Shulun from improving his position.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but Shulun defending well.
Breznhev is trying to control. Shulun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Shulun is trying to get back to full guard.
Shulun seems to have recovered his senses.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Breznhev.
Shulun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Breznhev slips nicely into half guard.
Breznhev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shulun!
Breznhev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Breznhev with a couple of short strikes.
Shulun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Breznhev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shulun is looking to escape. #T2#
Breznhev lands a big elbow.
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!
Breznhev unloading with bombs!
Breznhev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Shulun bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Breznhev and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev is the new featherweight champion!
As Aleks Breznhev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It feels great to have my belt back... but I don't want to be known as the guy who is only Champion when Taranin isn't around. I look forward to many more title defences. '.

Event: Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Dier misses with a hook.#TD2#
Breznhev dives in and scores a takedown into Dier's guard.
Breznhev prevents Dier from getting back to his feet.
Breznhev controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Breznhev 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.
Breznhev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Breznhev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breznhev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dier looks to throw the jab but Breznhev is out of range. #TD2#
Breznhev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Dier wriggles free and stands up.
Dier leaves Breznhev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breznhev. #TD2#
Dier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breznhev on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dier is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Dier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breznhev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Breznhev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dier's guard. #REVB#
Dier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dier is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Breznhev prevents Dier from getting back to his feet.
Breznhev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breznhev controlling from the top position.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breznhev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dier tries to get out of the position.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breznhev lands a couple of elbows.
Dier wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of 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.
Dier wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev shoots in but Dier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dier.
Dier throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dier!
Breznhev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dier down.
Breznhev working the ground and pound from side control.
Dier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Breznhev working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Breznhev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Breznhev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dier counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Breznhev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dier to the ground. Breznhev is now in Dier's guard.
Breznhev is standing up over Dier. Dier looks to escape but Breznhev dives into side control. #REVR#
Breznhev wants to control but Dier is keeping him busy.
Dier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Breznhev tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier is looking for a sweep.
Dier tries to escape but Breznhev is in control. #T1#
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
Breznhev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dier some visible discomfort.
Breznhev grinds an elbow into Dier's temple.
Breznhev cracks Dier with a big right hand but Dier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Breznhev is working Dier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Breznhev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Breznhev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Breznhev working the head with strikes.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
Breznhev working the head with strikes.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet here but Breznhev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dier's back.
Breznhev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dier.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Breznhev has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Breznhev scores with strikes from the back.
Breznhev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Breznhev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Dier is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Dier right now.
Dier is working hard here to advance position.
Breznhev cracks Dier with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dier from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dier is trying to stand back up.
Breznhev trying to control.#T4#
Breznhev scores with punches to the body.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Breznhev has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Breznhev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dier to escape the position.
Breznhev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dier hold on?!
Breznhev connects with a big shot to the side of Dier's head.
Breznhev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dier.
I would not like to be Dier right now.
Breznhev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dier looking very determined here, making life difficult for Breznhev.
Breznhev scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breznhev avoids the body shot from Dier.
Breznhev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dier throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
Breznhev has control of an arm but Dier manages to advance to Breznhev's back!
Breznhev turns into Dier and is now in his guard.
Breznhev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Dier keeps moving.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Breznhev is controlling him.
Breznhev landing some decent shots from guard.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Dier's brow.
Breznhev postures up in Dier's guard and throws a big left but Dier blocks it.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sol Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dier keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Breznhev 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Breznhev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Breznhev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breznhev lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Dier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Breznhev is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#T3#
Breznhev keeps control of Dier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Dier lands a takedown into guard.
Breznhev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breznhev 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#
Breznhev working the head and body with strikes.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Dier looking for submissions off his back.
Dier taking some punishment here, with Breznhev in his half guard.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Dier's hands, connecting with Dier's forehead.#T4#
Breznhev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breznhev works his way into side control.
Dier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dier is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Breznhev scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev trying to control the action but Dier is working from the bottom.
Dier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleks Breznhev.
I've got Breznhev 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Post fight, Aleks Breznhev stared into the camera and said 'Easy as pie. Segey I'm coming!'.

Event: Pulse 37
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Bordignon Miyao moves to clinch but Breznhev breaks away
letting Breznhev counter with a right hand. #TD#
Bordignon Miyao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bordignon Miyao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Breznhev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bordignon Miyao gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Breznhev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bordignon Miyao lets go of the hold and Breznhev can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Aleks Breznhev had this to say: 'I don't know what to say, I felt bad in there and my game was way off. I have some serious thinking to do.'.

Event: Pulse 34
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Breznhev.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Breznhev.
Breznhev lands with a good body shot.
Breznhev slips a straight right by Smith.
Breznhev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Breznhev throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breznhev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breznhev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breznhev.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Breznhev uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Breznhev tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T1#
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Breznhev landing punches.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith tries to hold on but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Breznhev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breznhev trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Breznhev controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Breznhev has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Breznhev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Breznhev finish him?
Breznhev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznhev lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
An intense looking Aleks Breznhev took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It means a lot to get back into the win column, losing the belt was by no means an easy thing.'.

Event: Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Dier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Breznhev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Breznhev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dier sprawls and moves away.
Breznhev misses the shot to the body.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Dier throws a shot from downtown. Breznhev moves away and avoids it.
Sol Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
A slow jab from Breznhev misses its intended target.
Dier throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dier pushes Breznhev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznhev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Breznhev controlling the position.
Dier tries to escape but Breznhev is in control. #T1#
Breznhev scoring with punches from side control.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Dier is working from the bottom.
Dier is looking for a sweep.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Dier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Breznhev. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dier pushes Breznhev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breznhev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dier is looking to regain half guard here but Breznhev keeps moving and retains side control.
Breznhev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dier is being controlled here.
Dier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breznhev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Breznhev staying calm.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dier is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Breznhev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are 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.
Breznhev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dier keeps working.
Breznhev lands a few punches from side control.
Dier wants to get back to his feet but Breznhev drags him back down.
Breznhev misses with the ground and pound.
Breznhev lands a nice forearm strike.
Dier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Breznhev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Breznhev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dier is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dier regains half guard, as Breznhev was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dier wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznhev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that round.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Breznhev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Breznhev tries to counter with a takedown but Dier is quick to defend against it.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dier can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Breznhev misses its intended target.
Dier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Dier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Breznhev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breznhev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Dier misses.
Dier misses with a hook.
Dier misses with a looping left.
Dier swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Breznhev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breznhev. #T1#
Dier has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dier can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.
Dier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dier.
Breznhev prevents Dier from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Breznhev passes Dier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Breznhev works his way into full mount!
Breznhev is landing with some decent strikes but Dier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Breznhev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breznhev with shots to the head and body - Dier looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breznhev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dier is looking to escape. #T3#
Breznhev is landing with some decent strikes but Dier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Breznhev has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dier's face.
Breznhev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breznhev cracks Dier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dier tries to reverse the position but Breznhev maintains control.
Breznhev raining down shots from the mount!
Breznhev working the ground and pound effectively.
Dier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Breznhev controlling from mount.
Breznhev tries to control but Dier wriggling away.
Breznhev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breznhev landing punches.
Breznhev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Breznhev lands a big elbow.
Breznhev controlling the pace for now.
Breznhev landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dier digs a good hook to Breznhev's body.
Breznhev fails with the takedown.
Dier swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dier wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dier is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier is trying to maintain the position but Breznhev is very close to passing his half guard.
Breznhev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Breznhev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breznhev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Breznhev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breznhev working over Dier with some ground and pound. Dier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dier gets back to full guard.
Breznhev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dier wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Breznhev is standing up over Dier. Dier looks to escape but Breznhev dives into side control.
Breznhev landing strikes.
Breznhev trying to control the position but Dier is working away.
Breznhev working the ground and pound.
Breznhev wants to control but Dier is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Breznhev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Breznhev in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Dier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Breznhev lands an elbow.
Dier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dier seems a little lost for a moment, as Breznhev dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dier taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Breznhev slows the pace down.
Breznhev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ES2#
Dier throws Breznhev to one side and escapes!
Dier misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet here but Breznhev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dier's back.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but Breznhev has full control of the position and if anything, Dier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Breznhev has Dier flattened out and is raining down punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breznhev, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It means a lot to get back into the win column, losing the belt was by no means an easy thing.'.

Event: Pulse 26
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Breznhev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Breznhev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranin's waist but Taranin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breznhev off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taranin 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.
Breznhev shoots for a double leg takedown but Taranin sprawls well. He's pushed Breznhev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breznhev but Breznhev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Breznhev with that takedown attempt.
Breznhev dives in for a single leg takedown but Taranin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Taranin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Breznhev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Taranin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet. #SUB2#
Taranin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Taranin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breznhev postures up in Taranin's guard and throws a big left but Taranin blocks it.
Taranin has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev 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. #SUB2#
Taranin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin controlling the position.
Breznhev throws a big right hand that misses.
Breznhev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taranin trying to control the position here.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taranin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taranin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Breznhev rolls with it to try and escape but Taranin cranks on the arm and Breznhev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin is the new featherweight champion!
Aleks Breznhev spoke after the fight, saying 'We knew going into this fight that my BJJ would be my weakest link, and I guess I didn't work hard enough on fixing it - sorry to my fans and my team. I will back in title contention before you know it, and congrats to the new Champion.'.

Event: Pulse 23
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Breznhev to counter with a crisp jab.
Breznhev blocks a head kick by Almeida.
Breznhev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Breznhev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Almeida misses #TD#
and Breznhev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Almeida's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breznhev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breznhev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breznhev distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breznhev scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Breznhev is working Almeida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Almeida is rocked!
Breznhev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Breznhev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Almeida is still in real trouble! Can Breznhev finish him?
Breznhev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Breznhev lands an elbow.
Breznhev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Almeida!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Breznhev! Almeida is hurt baaadly! Breznhev is firing away with more strikes - Almeida 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 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Aleks Breznhev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Breznhev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Rram 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.
Rram throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breznhev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rram is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breznhev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breznhev trying to mount his opponent but Rram defends it.
Breznhev wants to take a breather but Rram is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram is trying to stand back up but Breznhev is controlling him
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Breznhev prevents Rram from improving his position.#T1#
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Breznhev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.
Breznhev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev wants to free his trapped foot but Rram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
Breznhev is just content to waste time from the top position. Rram takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Breznhev trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Rram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Breznhev postures up in Rram's guard and throws a big left but Rram blocks it.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rram wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely.
Breznhev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rram has wrist control.
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Breznhev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breznhev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rram can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Rram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev.
Breznhev wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
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. Breznhev connects with a nice short shot to Rram's temple.
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Rram is working away.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rram is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Breznhev.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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#
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Breznhev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rram throws a series of punches but Breznhev moves out of range.
Breznhev throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breznhev.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Breznhev backs up against the ropes.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev working the head and body with strikes.
Rram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and 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. Breznhev connects with a nice short shot to Rram's temple.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breznhev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rram's head.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Rram is a slippery customer.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely.
Breznhev lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev is pressing down on Rram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rram is holding on for now.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rram's head.
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rram trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Rram manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Breznhev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Rram forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznhev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev is trying to pull guard but Rram has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T3#
Rram throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Breznhev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rram's guard.
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Breznhev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breznhev is in close to Rram's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Rram's brow.
Breznhev throws an elbow that misses. Rram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breznhev's guard. Nice move by Rram!#REVB#
Breznhev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breznhev tries to get out of the position.
Rram stopping the sweep attempt from Breznhev.#T4#
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Rram postures up.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rram is one step ahead there.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breznhev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breznhev prevents Rram from getting back to his feet.
Breznhev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rram's head.
Breznhev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rram's head.
Breznhev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Breznhev - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Breznhev.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rram defends it nicely.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Rram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rram connects with the punch.#T1#
Breznhev throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram misses with a hook. Breznhev ducked under it nicely.
Breznhev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Breznhev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Breznhev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rram to the ground. Breznhev is now in Rram's guard.
Rram is controlling Breznhev's posture.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.
Breznhev 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. #T2#
Breznhev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznhev works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Rram.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Breznhev working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breznhev throws a strike but Rram rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rram tries to stand but Breznhev is controlling from the bottom.
Breznhev 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#
Rram is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev. #T4#
Breznhev is stalling here. Rram is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Breznhev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rram has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Breznhev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breznhev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
Breznhev throws a strike but Rram avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rram keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Breznhev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aleks Breznhev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Breznhev needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Breznhev misses with a looping left.
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Rram. #TD#
Breznhev gets a takedown into half guard.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Rram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev 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. #T1#
Breznhev wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
Rram gets back to full guard.
Breznhev passes Rram's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Rram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Breznhev throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rram is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
Breznhev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rram's thigh. Rram counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it.
Rram wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely. #T3#
Breznhev lands a couple of elbows.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now.
Breznhev cracks Rram with a solid left hand.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Breznhev controlling from the top position.
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Rram's brow.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rram is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Rram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rram won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Breznhev is trying to hold Rram in close to prevent damage but Rram has managed to pass into half guard.
Breznhev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram wants to stand but Breznhev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev had his way with Nosyaj Rram in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rram misses with a combination #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Breznhev lands strikes from half guard.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Rram's hands, connecting with Rram's forehead.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rram's head.
Ground and pound from Breznhev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Rram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rram tries to kick Breznhev off but Breznhev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Rram's hands, connecting with Rram's forehead.
Breznhev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rram's head.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rram is defending well.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Breznhev is trying to control. Rram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Breznhev wants to take a breather but Rram is having none of it.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely. #T2#
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rram regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Breznhev.
Breznhev cracks Rram with a solid left hand.
Breznhev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rram wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position.
Rram has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breznhev throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Rram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rram is on top in guard. #REVB#
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev is working hard here to advance position.
Rram trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Rram preventing the sweep.
Rram is looking to stand up but Breznhev won't let him.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Breznhev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rram trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Breznhev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram misses with a combination #TD#
so Breznhev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position.
Breznhev throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rram is looking for a triangle but Breznhev pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev retains his featherweight title!
Aleks Breznhev took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told you, this belt is mine until I decide to let go of it'.

Event: Pulse 16
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Breznhev darts in looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets double underhooks and turns Breznhev into the ropes.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takahashi as he jumps to the side.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Breznhev moved away.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Breznhev's calf.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Breznhev backwards.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Takahashi pushes Breznhev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Breznhev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breznhev blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Breznhev drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Breznhev. #TD#
Breznhev drags the fight down to the ground.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breznhev tries to get out of the position.
Takahashi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Breznhev is proving hard to escape from.
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Breznhev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Breznhev moved out of range.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Breznhev counters with a straight right hand.
Robo Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breznhev moves away.
Takahashi swings for the body but Breznhev moves out of range.
Breznhev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Breznhev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Breznhev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Breznhev.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Breznhev drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Breznhev jumps guard.
Takahashi won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Breznhev pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Breznhev pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Breznhev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Breznhev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi is pulling down on Breznhev's head. It's preventing any offense from Breznhev, at least for the moment.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev lands a couple of elbows.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breznhev distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robo Takahashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Breznhev misses the target.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi cracks Breznhev with an open hand slap.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Breznhev is trying to pull guard but Takahashi has him pressed against the ropes.
Breznhev fails to pull guard.
Breznhev fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breznhev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takahashi lands a left hand. #T1#
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Breznhev backwards.
Breznhev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takahashi walks away with a smile on his face. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Breznhev.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breznhev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Breznhev.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Breznhev or not.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi. #T2#
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Breznhev backwards.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Breznhev drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi gets through Breznhev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Breznhev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Breznhev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robo Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi trying to control the position but instead, Breznhev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takahashi into the ropes.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Breznhev jumps guard but Takahashi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it. #TD#
Breznhev decides to pull guard.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Breznhev wants to sweep but no luck.
Breznhev is pulling down on Takahashi's head to control his posture.
Takahashi wants to get up but he can't break Breznhev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev is pulling down on Takahashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takahashi, at least for the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breznhev is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breznhev with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takahashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Breznhev with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robo Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD#
Breznhev scores with a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breznhev won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Takahashi's brow.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Breznhev has his hands on Takahashi's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Takahashi trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
Breznhev wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi postures up. #T3#
Takahashi won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Breznhev is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robo Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takahashi's waist but Takahashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breznhev off to one side.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Breznhev's ribs.
Breznhev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the ropes. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breznhev was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robo Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Breznhev shoots and misses #CL2#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Breznhev.
Takahashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takahashi smiles and moves away.
Breznhev tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Breznhev wants to clinch.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Breznhev avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robo Takahashi really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Breznhev saw that one coming.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Breznhev's sensitive parts.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Takahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breznhev doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Breznhev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Breznhev gets a takedown into half guard.
Breznhev is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Breznhev working the head and body with strikes.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breznhev won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Breznhev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Breznhev distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev chips away with some ground and pound.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely. #T3#
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznhev stands up over Takahashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Breznhev is looking to pass into half guard but Takahashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takahashi is in guard.#REVB#
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Breznhev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breznhev passes into half guard. #T4#
Takahashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breznhev is nestled in close to Takahashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takahashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Breznhev passes to side control.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Breznhev 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 Takahashi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breznhev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Breznhev landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev had his way with Robo Takahashi in that 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!
#R5#
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Breznhev moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.#TD#
Breznhev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
Breznhev working the body and head with strikes.
Breznhev lands an elbow.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breznhev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Breznhev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Breznhev cracks Takahashi with a big elbow. #T1#
Breznhev tries to move to mount but Takahashi blocks the move with his legs.
Breznhev working the body and head with strikes.
Takahashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Breznhev trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Breznhev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Breznhev working the ground and pound.
Breznhev working the body and head with strikes.
Takahashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breznhev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breznhev lands a few punches from side control.
Breznhev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Breznhev cracks Takahashi with a big right hand but Takahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Takahashi is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Takahashi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Breznhev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort. #ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Breznhev finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Check out the look on Breznhev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Breznhev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Takahashi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Breznhev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Aleks Breznhev stared into the camera and said 'I am the greatest fighter in Pulse FC. I will hold this belt for a long time, and when or if a 135 one is ever up for grabs - I'll take that too. Takahashi could not back up his words and he knew this from a long time ago. '.

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