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Event:
New Casino: Bri vs Romanov
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Shinnie lands a left and a right that send Yuotkonakov crashing to the mat, dazed. Shinnie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Yuotkonakov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has been cut.#TD2#
Shinnie tries to sprawl but Yuotkonakov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yuotkonakov is still in real trouble! Can Shinnie finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuotkonakov.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Shinnie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yuotkonakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yuotkonakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shinnie's head.
Yuotkonakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuotkonakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuotkonakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuotkonakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuotkonakov lands with a punch from half guard.
Yuotkonakov controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Yuotkonakov there.
Shinnie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinnie tries to get out of the position.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
Yuotkonakov prevents Shinnie from standing back up.
Yuotkonakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuotkonakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yuotkonakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Yuotkonakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Yuotkonakov connects with a nice short shot to Shinnie's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yuotkonakov in particular looking to stall.
Shinnie won't allow Yuotkonakov to pass to mount. #T1#
Yuotkonakov throwing shots but Shinnie is blocking nicely.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov winds up and cracks Shinnie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shinnie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuotkonakov on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yuotkonakov in particular looking to stall.
Shinnie is trying to stand back up but Yuotkonakov is controlling him
Yuotkonakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Yuotkonakov 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.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Yuotkonakov 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shinnie throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Yuotkonakov colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Shinnie as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Yuotkonakov is left battered and dazed whilst Shinnie and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
Kevin Shinnie retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Yuotkonakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yuotkonakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yuotkonakov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuotkonakov prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Yuotkonakov working Chandler over with strikes.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is looking to escape.
Yuotkonakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yuotkonakov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Chandler tries to kick Yuotkonakov off but Yuotkonakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yuotkonakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuotkonakov.
Yuotkonakov is controlling the pace.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yuotkonakov is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yuotkonakov lands a nice short elbow.
Yuotkonakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Yuotkonakov is controlling well.
Yuotkonakov stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuotkonakov working the head and body with strikes.
Yuotkonakov working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yuotkonakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuotkonakov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yuotkonakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yuotkonakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yuotkonakov in particular looking to stall.
Yuotkonakov slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Yuotkonakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Yuotkonakov has control of the leg.
Yuotkonakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Yuotkonakov controlling the action here.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Yuotkonakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yuotkonakov throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Yuotkonakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yuotkonakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yuotkonakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov 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##TD2#
Yuotkonakov looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Yuotkonakov drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.
Yuotkonakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Yuotkonakov from controlling successfully.
Yuotkonakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yuotkonakov advances to half guard.
Chandler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yuotkonakov with good strikes from the mount here!
Yuotkonakov breaks from Chandler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yuotkonakov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Chandler scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Yuotkonakov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Yuotkonakov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 663 Round 3
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Yuotkonakov tries to sprawl but Oleau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yuotkonakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yuotkonakov tries to roll over but Oleau keeps him under control.
Oleau uses his free foot to push down on Yuotkonakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yuotkonakov.
Yuotkonakov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Yuotkonakov wants to hold on but Oleau pushes him away.
Oleau trying to control but Yuotkonakov is having none of it.
Yuotkonakov tries to lock up and control but Oleau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yuotkonakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oleau on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Oleau has control of Yuotkonakov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuotkonakov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yuotkonakov wants to hold on but Oleau pushes him away.#T1#
Yuotkonakov just holding on.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Yuotkonakov to control.
Yuotkonakov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Yuotkonakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Oleau there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuotkonakov is squirming around, avoiding Oleau's attempts to control the action.
Yuotkonakov tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.
Oleau trying to control but Yuotkonakov is having none of it.
Yuotkonakov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Yuotkonakov to control.#T2#
Oleau with a couple of short strikes.
Yuotkonakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuotkonakov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oleau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has been cut.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Yuotkonakov to control.
Yuotkonakov blocking the ground and pound.
Oleau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuotkonakov is looking to escape.
Oleau sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oleau controlling his opponent.
Yuotkonakov tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.#T3#
Yuotkonakov holds on to Oleau around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Yuotkonakov tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.
Yuotkonakov manages to control the position for a moment.
Yuotkonakov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yuotkonakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuotkonakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Oleau 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.#SUB2#
Yuotkonakov throws a sloppy strike and Oleau has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Yuotkonakov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Oleau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Oleau!
In his post fight interview, Hans Oleau started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 663 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1#
King closes the distance and clinches up with Yuotkonakov, looking for a takedown. King pushes Yuotkonakov against the cage but Yuotkonakov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuotkonakov dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Yuotkonakov's head and hops out.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yuotkonakov.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Yuotkonakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaden King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yuotkonakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Yuotkonakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuotkonakov working King over with strikes. #T1#
Yuotkonakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Yuotkonakov 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.
Yuotkonakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov pulls his head out easily.
Yuotkonakov drops an elbow to the side of King's head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuotkonakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yuotkonakov thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Yuotkonakov lands strikes from half guard.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuotkonakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
King is looking to improve his position.
Yuotkonakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yuotkonakov trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Yuotkonakov winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to improve his position.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is breathing heavily.
Yuotkonakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Yuotkonakov stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Yuotkonakov shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuotkonakov shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yuotkonakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yuotkonakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Yuotkonakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Yuotkonakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuotkonakov drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov 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##CL#
King gets a clinch.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yuotkonakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King has Yuotkonakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yuotkonakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yuotkonakov is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuotkonakov tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Jaden King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yuotkonakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.#T1#
Yuotkonakov wants a takedown.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yuotkonakov quickly recovers to half guard.
Yuotkonakov is controlling King's trapped leg to prevent King from advancing to side control.
Yuotkonakov is not content to let King control the position.
Yuotkonakov is concentrating on defense, preventing King from advancing position.
King wants to take a breather but Yuotkonakov is having none of it.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending well.
#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yuotkonakov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Yuotkonakov is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Yuotkonakov won't allow King to pass to mount.
Yuotkonakov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yuotkonakov wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yuotkonakov wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Yuotkonakov is controlling King's trapped leg to prevent King from advancing to side control.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending well.
Yuotkonakov trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuotkonakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yuotkonakov controlling the position for now.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Yuotkonakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #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.
Yuotkonakov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuotkonakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuotkonakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Yuotkonakov controlling the position well. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuotkonakov connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yuotkonakov tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yuotkonakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yuotkonakov tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yuotkonakov to the ground. Yuotkonakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yuotkonakov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaden King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from King as Yuotkonakov shoots in.
Yuotkonakov fails with the takedown.
Yuotkonakov fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in and drives through. Yuotkonakov sprawls well.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuotkonakov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuotkonakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yuotkonakov quickly recovers to half guard.
Yuotkonakov is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending well.
King is looking to take a break and control but Yuotkonakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Yuotkonakov is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Yuotkonakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King is looking to stand up but Yuotkonakov won't let him.
Yuotkonakov pulls King in to control the position.
Yuotkonakov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yuotkonakov is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King wants to control from the top but Yuotkonakov keeps moving.
King is really struggling to control Yuotkonakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yuotkonakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Yuotkonakov persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Yuotkonakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King is trying to escape the position but Yuotkonakov is controlling the position.
King wants to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
King being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Yuotkonakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yuotkonakov scores with punches from 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King wants to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King thumps Yuotkonakov with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Yuotkonakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
Yuotkonakov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused King some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksandr Yuotkonakov.
I think Yuotkonakov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jaden King!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 663 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Yuotkonakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romanov to the ground. Yuotkonakov is now in Romanov's guard.#SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuotkonakov with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yuotkonakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov is trying to control the position but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Yuotkonakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yuotkonakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Romanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanov pulls Yuotkonakov in close to his closed guard and prevents Yuotkonakov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yuotkonakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yuotkonakov landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Yuotkonakov stands up over Romanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuotkonakov 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. #T1#
Romanov is trying to keep Yuotkonakov in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yuotkonakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov is trying to control the position but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Romanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Romanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuotkonakov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Romanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Romanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yuotkonakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romanov's guard.
Romanov trying to hold on to Yuotkonakov's head to control him but Yuotkonakov postures up.
#T2#
Yuotkonakov slows the pace down in half guard.
Yuotkonakov is nestled in close to Romanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yuotkonakov working over Romanov with some ground and pound. Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romanov trying to control from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Romanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Romanov actively working from the bottom here.
Romanov trying to control here.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Romanov trying to control here.
Yuotkonakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yuotkonakov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romanov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov has hold of Yuotkonakov's hands but Yuotkonakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romanov wants to control but Yuotkonakov is keeping busy.
Yuotkonakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuotkonakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuotkonakov controlling the action here.
It looks like Yuotkonakov 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.#T4#
Yuotkonakov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuotkonakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Yuotkonakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov trying to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Romanov tries to get to full guard but Yuotkonakov has control of the leg.
Yuotkonakov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Yuotkonakov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yuotkonakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Romanov has his foot on Yuotkonakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuotkonakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Romanov is trying to control the position but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov stands up over Romanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuotkonakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Yuotkonakov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yuotkonakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov defends easily.
Yuotkonakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romanov controls Yuotkonakov momentarily but Yuotkonakov frees himself.
Yuotkonakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yuotkonakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanov 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.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Romanov working for a triangle but Yuotkonakov defends it easily.
Yuotkonakov is working Romanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuotkonakov wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of digs.
Yuotkonakov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov trying to control the position.
Yuotkonakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Yuotkonakov from controlling successfully.
Yuotkonakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanov pulls Yuotkonakov in close to prevent any damage.
Yuotkonakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Yuotkonakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yuotkonakov stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
Yuotkonakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuotkonakov working some strikes from top position.
Romanov trying to keep a closed guard but Yuotkonakov is proving a slippery customer.
Yuotkonakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romanov looking to control.
#SUB#
Romanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuotkonakov is aware though and is defending well.
Yuotkonakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Romanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuotkonakov is aware though and is defending well.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Yuotkonakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuotkonakov has managed to get both his arms back between Romanov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Romanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuotkonakov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuotkonakov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Romanov has momentary wrist control but Yuotkonakov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Romanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuotkonakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuotkonakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Romanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuotkonakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yuotkonakov content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yuotkonakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Yuotkonakov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Yuotkonakov keeps moving.
Yuotkonakov pulls Romanov in close to prevent any damage.
Romanov trying to control but Yuotkonakov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuotkonakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov pulls Romanov in to control the position.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuotkonakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuotkonakov has Romanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Yuotkonakov 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.#T1#
Romanov wants to control from the top but Yuotkonakov keeps moving. #SUB#
Romanov drops back looking for a leg! Yuotkonakov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuotkonakov manages to kick Romanov off! Romanov jumps back into Yuotkonakov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuotkonakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov trying to control but Yuotkonakov is working from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Romanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuotkonakov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Romanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Romanov is looking for a triangle but Yuotkonakov pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of elbows.
Yuotkonakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yuotkonakov landing with the ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Romanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuotkonakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuotkonakov is working Romanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of digs.
Romanov has momentary wrist control but Yuotkonakov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov defends easily.
Yuotkonakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov defends easily.
Yuotkonakov controlling from the top position.
Yuotkonakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yuotkonakov stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
Yuotkonakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Romanov is looking for a triangle but Yuotkonakov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Romanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuotkonakov defends it easily.
Yuotkonakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanov's head.#T4#
Yuotkonakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuotkonakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanov's head.#ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
Yuotkonakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Romanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Romanov is looking for a triangle but Yuotkonakov pushes his legs off easily.
Yuotkonakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yuotkonakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuotkonakov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Romanov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
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